What's Your Story?

[HighKick]

I have been back and forth on posting these, but here goes. It has been a great ride, even with the 'bumps' along the way.

 

[Zealot Flame]

You need to chill out. You sound like someone I wouldn't even let inside my dojo, much less teach. May I suggest you take up the bamboo flute for a pastime? It has a soothing effect.

I don't believe life is fair. If someone is stronger than me then I'll desire to challenge them so I can improve.

 

[isshinryuronin]

I don't believe life is fair. If someone is stronger than me then I'll desire to challenge them so I can improve.

Some questions for you:

1. Do you challenge to improve, or to prove you're stronger?
2. What if they refuse your challenge?
3. Why challenge at all? Why not say, "Let's work out together and learn from each other."
4. Even if the challenge is accepted and you beat him, is it proper to learn at someone else's expense?

Perhaps NOT challenging every perceived threat to your self-image would be an improvement.

It's the little yapping dog that barks a challenge at every passerby. The wolf hound just quietly sits and watches, unconcerned.