Saturday, October 31, 2009

Through no way is way

Some nights the game gives you four hits. We jumped out to an early lead, scoring two in the first and five in the second. The hits were just coming for the whole team. I think we had back to back to back doubles at one point. It's fun to be playing like this.
The game was great, but probably the best part of my day was reading Tao of Jeet Kune Do, by Bruce Lee. Cosomoalapan is about three hours away and it's a perfect time to read. Last winter I was able to read his book and it really helped me continue to find a simple, relaxed approach to the game. I can't say I am as simple and relaxed as I was last winter, but just reading it relaxes my thoughts and reinforces, "through no way is way".
Bruce didn't like naming his way or thoughts because it is limiting. He used the word Jeet Kune Do. I have replaced Jeet Kune Do with Freedom ball to show you how easily these ideas can transition into baseball. "[Freedom Ball] favors formless form so that it assume all forms and since [Freedom Ball] has no style, it can fit in with all styles. As a result, [Freedom Ball] utilizes all ways and is bound by none and, likewise, uses any techniques or means which serve it's end."
You see how awesome reading this is!
I wish I could explain more of my thoughts, but I have to get ready to catch a bus. Let me know what you think.

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