Greetings Master Octagon Bows

Indeed my friend. I still remember doing the Cave during my training even done some drawings to represent which is sanctuary the Light in the open or the dark shelter of the inner cave.

Each to there own . However all these feelings are a meer perception of our thoughts at any given time.Thoughts are not facts.

Having recently and still having my very resolve and compassion tested to the very limit. I reflected on my Tao philosophy of acceptance. When you are faced with an arrogant selfish individual who will not heed advice and still end up homeless and still expect me to pick up his mess....I decided that he is who he is and nothing I do is going to change it. So I accept and just ignore lol.

The list goes on.

Earlier today on the local radio they were talking about Mental health awareness for adult males.

Having a good few issues my self. The same philosophy applies.
If a person becomes blind. that person has no choice other than to accept that that is how things are going to be for quite some time or longer.

The mind is no different, I am actually looking at it from a different point of view. PTSD is deemed as a brain injury which would seem to be permanent. However I am beginning to challenge that.
The mind, self,will,ego are not physical, I'm not totally sure what they are, my own view is they are part of KI (The Force) That bit is easy for a Jedi lol
As we know the Force or Ki as I call it is not positive nor negative it just is.

A damaged mind is nothing but an image of trauma which just keeps bouncing around lost in our mind.When A person suffers a few traumas there are more images to deal with. You have a choice. Just refuse to look at them. turn the page.

Other forms of depression are born out of other factors but the method of recovery lies with the individual and their ability to accept help.
It does also help if you have the right therapy provided by the right person , who will administer it based on that individual and not a generic formula based on symptoms, which a good many people receive and I dont think they are of much use.

Right..enough waffle. I actually don't see the dark side as an enemy nor something to avoid.It is my view the nasty stuff is generally formed from within. EG. If you are skilled in a martial art one generally keeps those skills to oneself and practices with like minded people and seeks to perfect it over time. The flip side is to do the same but take it outside for gain in either physical violence by destroying a person or maiming them for life and feeding of the power and knowing there is little anyone can do to stop you because you have instilled fear and so it goes on. Those who have been a victim of bullying will understand.

So the Cave..must be visited more often in my opinion. I would say go when you feel at your lowest point ..that takes courage :)

A few to ponder over

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Greetings Each

Interesting thought and concept, However..it is only a philosophy made up. Who is to say who is right or wrong and as it is fictitious who decides what and where does the history stem from.

We know that Jedi were based on Samurai and the way of the warrior.

Don't get me wrong , just asking a question..as I do not know? :)

Thank you my friend. Did enjoy doing that one for once lol it came out ok ish :).

Hi Judit San

Doing ok I guess , More drawings still training but this old body doesn't like it lol

Another Drawing Had a go at a Wolf

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Thank you Judit San
It's not a poppy tho it's a Hibiscus lol :)
Hope all is well with you my friend

A couple of new ones :) some more to come later :)

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Greetings Judit San Bows
Thank you for your kind words . Sometimes my mood goes thro' to my art lol. I do like wolves as it happens so maybe that's why . However they are not scary lol

I called this one D.Edwood lol

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Thanks for sharing that..Wonderful Focus and Etiquette

Indeed My good friends. Being only a Grunt in the Army with responsibility to my section quick thought was essential. The Samurai would have to act with in the space of seven breaths:) Those three tenants Focus Knowledge and wisdom give you time right action over time :)