The Art of Fighting without Fighting

"My style? You can call it the art of fighting without fighting."

~ Bruce Lee

These are challenging times. There are forces that we are dealing with that are foreign. For many of us, these are unchartered waters. Many of us are hurting. We are feeling lost, confused, helpless, hopeless, and fearful. As a matter of fact, many of us are grieving and don't even know that we are grieving.

And yet, we must remain, as stated in my last blog, emotionally neutral as best we can, so that we can act and not react. We must, in spite of it all, commit every day to a sense of peace, balance and freedom now more than ever. We must remain and be committed to remaining spiritually centered. We can't be afraid or angry ... that's what this lie, this chaotic masculine energy wants. It pushes greed over humanity, dominance, colonization, fear and control to disguise its own weakness. It wants to keep us divided, fighting amongst ourselves. But we are not for their amusement. We are not here as simple, mindless cogs in their machine. No. We are the I AM THAT I AM we must never forget the power of that for that ... is everything.

So, we stand down. We take this time to focus on what matters most to us. Our relationships with our family, our friends, and most importantly the relationship that we have with ourselves. We take this time to pursue quiet, peace, and stillness. We build strength in the power of our faith. That's what keeps us feeling safe and centered. That's the art of fighting without fighting.

Our ancestors have already fought this fight. We don't have to. This is clearly not a time to look outside of ourselves for reason because in these times there is little reason. This is not a time to go outside of ourselves for comfort, it cannot be bought nor found out there. As life would have it, this is a time to do something different. This is a time that is given to us to be mindful. Mindful of who we are in our fullness. This is a time to take stock of where we've been, where we come from, who ... have brought us here.

A solitary bench overlooks a serene waterway, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, offering a tranquil moment of reflection.

Life's unfolding requires incremental evolution, and we are in the process of just that ... evolution. These are certainly troubling times, but we must remember that we are meant to be here and there is nothing ... absolutely nothing ... that this life can put on us that we can't handle, with a twist. Believe me, our ancestors handled far more with far less. it's just a matter of us being still long enough to wait for our own calm.

So, I ask that you don't allow yourself to be intimidated by what's going on around you. You can beat this thing without throwing a punch, without being forceful, without being angry or fearful, without getting off centered. And you do this by being still, being mindful of those that came before you. Listen to your own inner voice, listen to your own intuition. You don't have to use force; you can use your mind; use your sense of Being; you can use stillness; you can use mindfulness; you can use love, honesty and fairness; whatever it takes, as long as you stay centered in the seat of power that you've been given.

That is the art of fighting without fighting. This is how you win. Use the power that is sourced from your heart. Use the power that is sourced from your truth, sourced from your positive beliefs, sourced from your Faith. This is the time to claim your sovereignty. This is the time to experience, from an internal place, the gentle power of who you are. Remember that today is a good day regardless of what's going on. Seek that goodness.

Remember that it is all neutral until you say that it is not, until you give whatever's happening in your life meaning, until you give it power ... it is all neutral. Knowing that, you get to put a frame around the things happening in your life that gives you a picture that is soothing, empowering, and real; a picture that gives you agency and choice.

This is a journey on our evolutionary path. We will endure and make the most of it. The things that are happening are happening, but there is also the bigger picture. We are not in control of all that is, but that which we can have power over we must empower it carefully as we persevere. We must remember to take each day separately. Yesterday was, today is and tomorrow is not yet. Each day is a new day and an opportunity to create something that we have control over. Receive the power of that, for that ... is the art of fighting without fighting.

Be well.

DISCLAIMER

I am a certified life and grief coach. I am NOT a professional counselor, a therapist nor a mental health practitioner. I do not imply, infer, or attempt to fix, heal, or cure grief. Some conditions may require consultation and referral from/to a licensed physician or mental health professional. If you are experiencing serious suicidal thoughts that you cannot control, please call 911 or 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.