Bruce Lee
Today is Bruce Lee’s birth day. He was born on November 27th, 1940. Yes, he was/is one of my life heroes. I wrote of him awhile back. Crafting Your Own Style, referring to his style or “flow of movement”!
His philosophy of life as it relates to the discipline of martial arts is indisputable, as was his skill. The following clip, very short (30 seconds), is indicative of this life philosophy. That is Bruce Lee speaking! It’s also worth a quick listen to!
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Thanks you for stopping by today, and do go with the flow!
~ Penny
nightlake
November 28, 2012 at 10:26 pm
inspiring post..Thank you
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Thanks Padmini, (smiling here)!
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 28, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Bruce lee is a true inspiration to me…and in learning kung-fu.
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 6:28 pm
He’s the best to learn from!
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 28, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Alastair
November 28, 2012 at 2:01 am
What a wonderful and inspiring post. The grandmaster of Martial Arts. And the only person to have beaten Chuck Norris. Definitely makes him worth listening to. In all seriousness, he had some brains and it is a shame he went too soon.
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 10:02 am
He used Hollywood to make money and as a means to advance people’s awareness of martial arts. Also his dad was a professional performer (opera) and Bruce (his mom called him that – it means “strong”, when he was little) started acting as a child, partially a way of life for him. His main focus as he studied and perfected his style re”martial arts” was to teach. He was also very human and subject to many of the same needs and desires we all have. But in the final analysis he was far more than the movie personality that people associate with him Alastair, I have studied this individuals history quite a bit!
Alastair
November 28, 2012 at 11:39 am
A truly great man in more ways than one. To have such physical, emotional and mental strength made him a complete wonder. Just a shame he went too soon.
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 11:59 am
Did you know that in the last few years he suffered from horrific migraines and would have to excuse himself to lay in a dark quiet place to calm them down?
Alastair
November 28, 2012 at 12:10 pm
I didn’t know that, no. And he still managed what he did
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Yes, I had migraines for 15 years of my life so it is very difficult to carry on and yet he did all that he did in spite of that, yes!
Alastair
November 28, 2012 at 12:41 pm
I had a migraine once. And I never want a repeat of it. Had something worse than a migraine once
But that was a great many years ago.
Totally incredible. The fact that you go through it as well. How long has it been since yo had a migraine.
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Probably 20 years, about the same time that I licked “Crohn’s” My attitude about myself and life turned around 360 degrees Alastair and that made a huge difference.
Alastair
November 28, 2012 at 1:08 pm
I must admit, my attitude about myself has altered in the last couple of months and I feel like a new person. It’s amazing what one change can do to turn you around.
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm
This is true. For me it was recognizing that I was the one in charge of not only my own destiny but my body as well, very enlightening, when I realized that I only needed the love from one person – myself!
Alastair
November 28, 2012 at 10:36 pm
I like that attitude
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 10:41 pm
anelephantcant
November 28, 2012 at 1:15 am
AnElephantCant become water
Although some say that he needs a wash
A long time ago
He would go with the flow
Now he tends to make a mastodontic splash
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 9:50 am
As he should of course!
Christina ~
November 27, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Yes “be the water”…..and “There is no spoon” :p Love the video!! And the photo!
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Ah, but if there were ‘my child’ it would bend with the rhythm of the waters flow! mmmmmmmm
Christina ~
November 27, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Yay! Ambiguity…my favorite nuance to the beauty of language… only the truly astute could understand its enigmaticness….
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 9:14 pm
I will ponder this wisdom further it is very zenifical, so must think on it!
anelephantcant
November 28, 2012 at 1:09 am
Is this a private conversation, or can An enigmatacious zenifulous Elephant join in?
pennycoho
November 28, 2012 at 9:50 am
Still contemplating, but thanks for asking!
Christina ~
November 28, 2012 at 9:32 pm
With words like enigmatacious zenifulous I put out the welcome mat for you good sir!!!
benrolnik
November 27, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Love it! I have the tao of jeet kune do on my shelf ready to be read and reviewed for an inner warrior training manual! So inspiring! Just finished an interview with a Lohan Kung Fu master, very excited to post it! Thanks for this!!!
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Hi Ben, A great book indeed. You are most welcome, good luck in your journey!
Nizy
November 27, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Hey there, I have an award for you over at my place Blogger of The Year 2012 Award here’s the link→ http://nackynice.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/its-your-time-to-shine-blog-of-the-year-2012-award/ Congratulations!
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Thanks Nizy, I am honored indeed. Congrat’s to you also dear friend! Penny xx
Nizy
November 27, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Anytime sweetie… xoxo. Missed You!!! God Bless
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Blessings received Nizy, thank you, and returned with ((hugs)) !
RoSy
November 27, 2012 at 7:23 pm
That’s what I should do..Become water. Then – I could learn how to swim!
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pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 7:25 pm
If you were water than you wouldn’t have to learn to swim you’d (get ready it’s the punch line) … blend right in!
xx
RoSy
November 27, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Yes – I am laughing!!!
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Good, goody good!
lenwilliamscarver
November 27, 2012 at 6:45 pm
From the Dali Lama, Leonard Cohen and now Bruce Lee, and it wasn’t that long ago you were visiting Einstien I believe. such varied interests you make my head swim!! but if not for you I would not experience the beauty of your mind and the positive energy put forth each day from your heart. thank you my dear friend you are loved hugs ((xx))
pennycoho
November 27, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Thanks Len, I do tend to bounce around on subject matter. It’s just that I find it all so interesting and enjoy sharing. Thanks again my dear friend, sending you sincere affection and love, Penny xox