What is true strength, really?

I was obsessed with Bruce Lee as an undergrad at the University of Washington in Seattle. I lived in a run down old studio apartment in Chinatown, across the street from where he taught martial arts (or so they say.)
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I would go to the big bookstore/grocery store a few blocks away and read every book they had on him. I don't know where my obsession came from, other than an inuitive affinity....
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A soul connection.
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Bruce Lee was my introduction to Taoism as well. I loved the poetically translated version by Stephen Mitchell, who also did some beautiful translations of Rilke's poetry.
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​“In the Tao Te Ching, Lao-tzu pointed out the value of gentleness. Contrary to belief, the yin principle, which is related with softness and pliability, is to be associated with life and survival.” ​
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Gentleness is the pause that helps you take a moment before reacting with anger or negativity. It takes strength to have that level of gentleness.
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Let the idea that gentleness is strength absorb into you.
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How can you re-envision gentleness as strength? Where can you flow instead of force?
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Manifestation Prompt: Write about your strengths. Refine your visions, and reach inside to find your confidence.

Remember, you are magic ✨

xo,

Jenny