Wise words. But also remember that Bruce Lee was known for his hot temper- the same one that got him so furious when a demonstration gone wrong got him laughed at by an audience that he ended up in a still gossiped about fight with another well known SF Bay Area martial artist. Lee was human- but a hell of an example of one. Faster, stronger, more focused and disciplined than most people ever will be. He had a presence and intelligence that not only broke him out as the first “big” World wife Chinese star, but makes him an enduring icon to this day. You... are you. Try not to dwell in the past. Try not to let others control your emotions, like Lee- try to be better than you are. But know you are human. You can feel hurt or be upset by words- and if we follow Lees advice on respect and clean mind and deeds- its alright to let people know they hurt you and respectfully ask they not do it again. Lee practiced inner strength to endure- but also stressed the tools to defend ones self...
... so if you feel disrespected or attacked with words or deeds- if you have the strength or it’s prudent to let it pass you are usually better off. An old lady punching my chest all day wouldn’t hurt me- so I’d be more inclined to let her tire out or walk away. But the punch that DOES hurt you? Well... you don’t have to stand there and take that beating. Better to avoid it. If you can’t? defuse it, and if you can’t? Well... sometimes it’s better to run- but a lot of the time you shouldn’t have to, and if you suspect that avoiding a fight today will just mean more fights later, sometimes it’s better to fight now and teach a person respect if they will not exercise it on their own. But after that? Move on. Don’t dwell. The next time you meet is a new time. Maybe they learned their lesson. If not- Lee once said as well that life was one long lesson and we were always learning. Some learn slower. Teach until they learn.
Many have called me names and insulted me
But that doesn't mean I am insulted.
People do all sorts of shit, bad and good. You can't control them but you can control yourself.
Your feelings are your own.
But that doesn't mean I am insulted.
People do all sorts of shit, bad and good. You can't control them but you can control yourself.
Your feelings are your own.