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I am not sure I agree with all of what the author states here. The "self-learning" is what I do myself when I train in martial arts, with computer programming,
by hosh 8y ago
I am not sure I agree with all of what the author states here.
The "self-learning" is what I do myself when I train in martial arts, with computer programming, and with any number of skills. I had my start with a martial art teacher for a few years, and now, I am going through a long stint of solo practice, as I completely rebuild how my body moves. My programming skills were self-taught.
However, wu-wei is not simply "just do it". There is a kind of natural, effortless, spontaneity that meditators, psychonauts, and others who have peak experiences might tap into from time to time. Even "just do it" has a subtle kind of interfering.
The thing is, it's the "self-learning" that eventually bears fruit when someone enters wu-wei, as it pertains to skill. The deliberate effort at self-learning and cultivation greatly expands the possible actions one can take when one stops interfering with themselves.