Why does 'overdoing it' cause you to lose your balance?
Beauty resides in subtraction.
— The more you let go, the more the world harmonizes.
The courage to relax
'I have to try harder,'
'It's still not enough,'
'I have to communicate this properly.'
That way of thinking certainly becomes fuel for growth.
But at the same time, it can also become a poison that steals away the space.
A painting with too much detail eventually becomes a photograph, and
a dish cooked for too long loses its aroma and burns.
When you overdo it, your movements stiffen,
fluidity decreases,
your breathing becomes shallow,
and the 'space' between you and the world disappears.
However—
truly beautiful movements and results
always arrive the moment you let go.
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The wisdom of the body
— Once the center is set, no force is needed
When the center (axis) of the body is aligned,
movements are transmitted naturally without using excess force.
Conversely, the more the center wavers, the more 'effort' is required.
If the center is fixed, the outer edges will not collapse no matter how much they expand.
This applies to both the body and one's way of life.
True strength lies in 'stability within relaxation.'
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The intelligence of letting go
— The choice not to overdo it
'Not overdoing it' is
neither laziness nor giving up.
It is the most delicate and
the most compassionate 'use of intelligence.'
Instead of trying to control everything,
trust the rhythm of the other person and the world,
and quietly add your strength only when necessary.
Then, your breathing will steady,
your movements will become beautiful,
and relationships and flows will naturally harmonize.
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The aesthetics of space
— The strength to entrust the results
The moment you stop trying so hard, the world begins to support you.
' Not overdoing it' is
the courage to entrust the results,
and an aesthetic that places trust in the space.
From the moment you let go,
the world begins to move at ' just the right distance.'
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