IMHO, the point of tradition is to create a roughshod path that eases the way so that travelers can see where NEW paths can be paved…it is NOT meant to be evoke blind adherence/veneration. If that is ever the case, then tradition no longer facilitates discovery…
Because it has turned from a path into a cage.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” – Pablo Picasso.
Went to see a Picasso exhibit. Never really knew the guy could paint a “traditional” painting. There was an 8-foot tall portrait of his wife, classically done, beautiful. The back story was that she told him yes, he could paint her portrait, but there would be hell to pay is she couldn’t recognize herself. There will always be those times when the rules matter, and times to bend them to your will.
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Great anecdote. I like it.
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Yeah from what I understand, he was a master at the traditional stuff. Good reference!
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Reblogged this on crjen1958.
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Thank You! 🙂
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Kindedly welcome!
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Lost me on this post?
It went way over my head….
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Basically use doctrine as a springboard to get to the next level—not as an excuse to wallow in what’s already been done.
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That makes a little more sense to a childlike soul like me…
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Don’t get me started on MY childishness—I’m sure you’ve seen Man Child Mondays, haha!
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No… i have not, could you send me a link, please?
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https://dirtyscifibuddha.com/category/man-child-mondays/
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And now I’m in another musical!!! ‘Tradition helps us to keep our balance….’ Singing with Tevye.
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yes, good traditions are what usually worked for the past, but thrives if allowed to change. after all, everything changes. enjoyed your musings.
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Thank You! I absolutely agree! The central irony of life—change is a constant
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