Bruce Leeâs daughter illuminates her fatherâs most powerful life philosophiesâdemonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day.
"Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water."
Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical disciplineâthey are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life.
Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Leeâs daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Leeâs teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic âbe waterâ philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free.
Through previously untold stories from her fatherâs life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Leeâs words as a guide, she encourages readers to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday livesâwhether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path.
Product details
Publisher : Flatiron Books (Nov. 9 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250206707
ISBN-13 : 978-1250206701
Item weight : 1.05 kg
Dimensions : 13.72 x 1.52 x 20.83 cm
Best Sellers Rank: #2,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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