Philosophy Inspired: Flow like water

“The greatest virtue has the characteristic of water - where benefit flows to many but takes no credit for the good that is done. It occupies low therefore near Tao -- The Way”

Physically relating to our instruments; the principle of “flow” is most essential. We strive to embrace this object; making it part of us. In doing so we must find a feeling like water, energy is never locked. Do you check your neck, arms, fingers constantly and release unnecessary tension?

Begin grounded is the foundation for reaching high. To establish great balance, we focus on the feet and the contact with earth; only then it is possible to release freedom on our upper body. Might this apply to attitude? Being humble and low is the essential element in great learning for life. As artists, can we benefit many without taking credit?

「上善若水。水利萬物而不爭，處眾人之所惡，故幾於道。」

老子以水喻有德行的人，因為水有三項特性：一是滋養萬物，利益眾生；二是柔順無形，不與人爭；三是就下而流，低卑自處。