The ancient Masters were profound and subtle.Their wisdom was unfathomable.
There is no way to describe it;
all we can describe is their appearance.
They were careful as someone crossing an iced-over stream.
Alert as a warrior in enemy territory.
Courteous as a guest.
Fluid as melting ice.
Shapable as a block of wood.
Receptive as a valley.
Clear as a glass of water.
Do you have the patience to wait
till your mud settles and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
till the right action arises by itself?
The Master doesn't seek fulfillment.
Not seeking, not expecting,
she is present, and can welcome all things.
[For Personal development]
- Get clear on what you want first and then decisions will make themselves.
- Being patient is different from being stagnant. You are alert, receptive and clear when being patient; you are stuck when being stagnant.
- Respond with intention: a deliberate inaction is better than a blind action.
[For coaching]
- As coaches we find it hard to describe what we do because the art of coaching is subtle and works on the profound level of WHO.
- Trust the coaching process: coaching helps client to gain clarity, which leads to awareness, followed by actions. Jumping into the actions too quickly is like throwing the client in muddy water and asking he/she to decide which way to go.
- Be present with the moment. Not seeking, not expecting, a coach can stay open and welcome all things.
