I believe stillness and aggressiveness are just tools, not ideals.
What’s infinitely more important is to perceive the nuance/context of a given situation, so it becomes readily apparent which mode—calm, aggressiveness, focus, a wild, last-ditch effort—will propagate harmony and serve your aims.
I won’t disagree with this assessment of applying behaviors as such. I am wondering, though, where character comes into play. It seems to me if you only apply these behaviors based on the necessity of achieving your task/goal, you might be sacrificing some of your character. I mean “character” in the context of a pattern of behavior that “suits” one’s persona… a pattern of behavior if you will. I’m not saying that patterns can’t/shouldn’t change, but I am suggesting that applying behaviors in a rational/logical behavior only as a means to an end seems to sacrifice some of the “color” in a person’s character. While it might achieve goals, what is lost? Sometimes it just feels right to be still or aggressive…
I’ve always wondered if achieving complete harmony with the universe involves sacrificing self.
I guess it comes down to character creation and how many characters one has to draw from their kit!
Me neither. I’m just big on the lady enjoying herself, so if they seem down, I ask if it’s okay to call them by a couple words others may think of as degrading, but not as a power thing. I just like to see them really get into it. That and them biting my traps is as crazy as I get.😅
I believe character becomes less and less of a concern the more harmonious one becomes, and I believe this is the sublimation of self referred to in mystical practices. I actually don’t think it’s a loss. I believe everyone will pursue accomplishment in their own quirky weird way, and that no focus has to be given to distinguishing your “style”; it will naturally happen. Many artists I’ve seen prioritize style over substance, and either create something completely self-indulgent, or fail to create something at all. I think once the substance has been established, people get the luxury of picking a style.
Hey! Love your work!
I’d be very grateful if you could reblog some of my work that you appreciate.
Thanks 🙂
Kent Wayne 
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