I had this discussion with a student recently, and subsequently with an old friend.
A recurring experience with many of us is to run into a situation repeatedly that we can't quite figure out. The result is continual "head bumps". Upon closer inspection, we often discover that we're really coming at the situation THE EXACT SAME WAY EVERY TIME. If you're doing something and every time you do it you bump your head, MOVE YOUR HEAD. If you're facing an opponent who constantly punches you in the face, MOVE YOUR HEAD. If you're in a situation where you see the bullet coming, MOVE YOUR HEAD. This applies physically as well as metaphorically; although the more you apply this in the metaphorical sense, the less you will need it in practice ;)
Indeed. This notion can be extended to a full-body kinesthetic metaphor, as in "move your head out of your a$$."
ReplyDeleteSome would argue that this is THE most useful application of the technique.
ReplyDeleteSifu, which way am I supposed to move my head? I seemed to get bumped every which way I go. Is there a way to exit the ring and try another activity altogether?
ReplyDeleteThe default direction is AWAY from the object causing the bumps. If that doesn't work, then there is always the art of Run Fu. Excellent for retreat strategies.
DeleteQuit the day job, Lonewolf. Went with the gut and moved my head. The wisdom in this blog is invaluable. Thanks, man!
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