Sparring and relationships

Noticed that I have been a little out-of-sorts lately... I have been doing some really not-so-good things... that I am not very pleased with... Perhaps, I am a perfectionist.. Maybe I do expect too much from myself.. Afterall, I am only human... ALL humans make mistakes... So I guess, I will let myself off the hook and take it as a lesson learnt...

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Spent quite some time researching for this particular blog entry.. For me, there are many things I wish to say.. Many messages I want to convey.. But I need to wait for the right moment.. when the inspiration comes.. and I feel that I have sufficient experience and wisdom to express the thoughts that are already lingering in my head..

I feel that in terms of human relationships... there can be no better parallel than taekwondo sparring.. In taekwondo sparring, especially when you meet very strong opponents, you need to wait for the precise moment where its most advantageous for you before you attempt to kick and SCORE the opponent.. It doesn't matter how many kicks you throw.. If it misses.. you are just going to tire yourself out.. and after awhile.. the opponent will start doubting your skills..

Therefore, just as in sparring, it is wise to wait for an opportune moment before making your attempts to forge a relationship with a new person.. Do not seem over earnest.. you will just frighten the person away.. it's as good as kicking air... kicking alot and scoring no points... Instead.. remain silent.. and when you have something excellent to say.. say it.. you may not be very wise.. but if you master the art of keeping silent and talking only when you have something wise to say.. you will seem much wiser than you actually are...