Conversational Martial Arts
What Are Conversational Martial Arts?
This is the ability to speak eloquently under pressure. Being able to speak calm, and get a point across for a specific objective. This can be simple, but it’s not easy. This is because many of us have been conditioned from a young age to be reactive. If we don’t like how someone is acting, we lash out. Unfortunately, this is weak. We will not get our point across because the other person does not feel heard. First seek to understand, then be understood.
How To Train For Conversational Martial Arts
1. Master the are of shutting the fuck up
Learning to listen and be still is key. When we become still, we can become wise because it is through the silence that we can be open and receptive to truth. Silence opens up new channels and pathways in our brain than if were always talking. Given our brains time to process and think activated the default mode network (DMN) in our brain, which is designed for problem solving. We are inundated with a plethora of information everyday. We have a ton of knowledge, but are starving for wisdom. Rarely do we stop, think, and process what we actually learned. There is a lack of deep thought and devotion to excellence. Be a light, not a shadow. Processing information and applying what we know leads to wisdom.
2. Learn how to bend reality
This is the concept of transforming unwanted energy into something useful. This can be done through patience and practice. For example, if someone gives you a form of negative energy, be silent and observe it, then use it by directing it toward them. In order to do this, you must be grounded in principles and truth. By this, Once you have that down, you are able to then guide them in a positive direction.
3. Know what you stand for
Knowing what you stand for by knowing your principles and values will lead your moral compass. This will allow you to make wise decisions, and stay free. If you don’t know what you stand for, then you will fall for anything. You must have yours and the other persons best interest in mind.
Training The Mind
1. Exercise
It’s important to exercise a wide array of systems because of the mind body connection. Anyone who has a regular exercise routine knows that what you don in the gym doesn’t just make you stronger in the gym, but it carries over to all areas of life. Being able to accomplish tasks and get things done can be dramatically be influence3d wby our level of fitness.
2. Stoic
Learning to be stoic so important. Stoicism refers to being able to remain at peace by accepting the things you can nto change, and focusing your energy toward your actions. Being stoic os not about suppressing emotions, but using them in an intelligent fashion. Stating calm under chaos with equanimity is the foundation to convectional martial arts.
3. Stand for freedom
They never can be as strong or as fast as us because they live in a reality that operates based on rules. Stand for freedom means to stand for whats real. You will not take orders from tyrants. Everything is birthed from freedom. The reality is that it can not be taken, they never gave it to us in the first place. Freedom is inherent in us, sure you can shut things down, but you can never take the true essence of freedom. We don’t play by the rules, we live by principle. Discipline equals freedom. Yes you can do whatever you want, but what are your results? If you want to be healthy, wealthy, or have great relationships; we must have the discipline to implement certain practices, habits, and mindset to get the results. They think they control us, but they misunderstand, freedom can’t be contained.
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