Leave Behind These 6 Habits - A Powerful Zen Story

1-Procrastination: Need for Discipline; Do it now

2-Self-Doubt: Must believe in yourself, above all else

3-Negative self-talk: Cultivate a positive mindset & supportive inner narrative

4-Fear of Failure: Embrace the opportunity to learn and grow wiser; Resilience in response to adversity

5-Need for Validation: Seek validation only from yourself, live in integrity, then others will naturally follow

6-Need for Control: Surrender to life's unpredictable nature, cease fixating on outcomes, "let go & let God"

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I will add to this that #5 is central to the notion of RESPECT, only I would say the title of this video can be misleading as the real theme of it is about SELF-respect. This is really about proving your own worth to yourself, and acting consistent with your values is that real integrity which becomes true Respect.

JDZ

7-12-23 (5:38 pm)

Law of Reversed Effort

To be open, relaxed and receptive ultimately trumps the use of force, hustle and the will to achieve or conquer. Letting go gives us strength to hold on, as a tree bending (not breaking) in heavy winds. 

As Bruce Lee said “to be like water”. Wu Wei in Taoism, means to be in flow, flexibility and no friction. To give up resisting and fighting against the current. Surrender in action.

JD Zenie