WCis4me
07-09-2003, 12:27 AM
I just wanted to take this opportunity to explain my absence to those who have been wondering.
I spent some time here and while I have found some very intriguing, thought provoking ideas, and conversations, I have also found more chaos than I have the time or inclination to want to put effort into resolving.
I had hoped that this would be a good addendum to my training, and with a few posters I have found some definite insight.
I find myself dedicating far too much time into reading dribble from those who have nothing better to do than to stalk those with something substantial to contribute and give highly subjective opinions of others who have more of a life than to troll an internet forum.
I am disappointed to say the least. I have to say that there are a select few (NTC, KJ, Victor, Phil, Ernie, Stevo, others that I am neglecting and apologize to, etc) that have shown that they actually care about Wing Chun, however the rest are all out to promote themselves (the key is how they talk about others promotions) behind their keyboard. This is not in a true martial art spirit, as far as I am concerned. I am sure there will be a flurry of defensive comments from those who know that they are not included in my list.
Be that as it may, they practice the best Wing Chun that they know and are happy with that. As long as everyone is practicing what they feel works then that is a good thing.
My issues result out of people having the confusion that their firm beliefs make actual truths, and feel they have the right to discount everyone and everything else publicly and disrespectfully without even opening their 'box' enough to experience anything different.
While I cannot conclude that these people are shallow and self centered as I do not personally know them, I can conclude that I will not be subjected to their diversion from my growth because of their insecurities and selfish needs.
It is in this that I decide my best participation in this forum is as an observer. In this way I can control not only what others either spew or contribute, but also my reaction to it. I am not superior enough to find deliberate attacks and defamations of character as something that isn't offensive and worthy of a response. I would prefer to ignore it and cannot do so as an active participant.
As a non-participant then I can commit to the more Zen like philosophy that the type of people who feel a need to purport their propaganda from their desks (for whatever reasons), instead of taking a break, from the internet, to test (woohoo lets train in WC instead of writing) what they read and actually check it out before they respond, need more help and understanding than my words and efforts on this forum can provide.
In this way it also encourages my growth by not missing out on the significant contributions of others that are so valiantly obscured by the efforts of those that can only talk the talk but cannot walk the walk.
In closing, I would like to add that I have seen many of the people I have spoken of in action. You never know who is watching. For those that think they have obtained ultimate knowledge after a relatively short climb up the mountain, or those that feel they have surpassed their master, perhaps you should attempt your ascent again as you obviously have missed a great deal.
Take care everyone. I wish you all the best in your Kung Fu and lives. For those that I have formed some sort of relationship with please feel free to email me. For those that haven't, please don't, you have made it clear you have nothing to learn from me and in that I realize I have nothing to learn from you.
Regards,
Vicky
I spent some time here and while I have found some very intriguing, thought provoking ideas, and conversations, I have also found more chaos than I have the time or inclination to want to put effort into resolving.
I had hoped that this would be a good addendum to my training, and with a few posters I have found some definite insight.
I find myself dedicating far too much time into reading dribble from those who have nothing better to do than to stalk those with something substantial to contribute and give highly subjective opinions of others who have more of a life than to troll an internet forum.
I am disappointed to say the least. I have to say that there are a select few (NTC, KJ, Victor, Phil, Ernie, Stevo, others that I am neglecting and apologize to, etc) that have shown that they actually care about Wing Chun, however the rest are all out to promote themselves (the key is how they talk about others promotions) behind their keyboard. This is not in a true martial art spirit, as far as I am concerned. I am sure there will be a flurry of defensive comments from those who know that they are not included in my list.
Be that as it may, they practice the best Wing Chun that they know and are happy with that. As long as everyone is practicing what they feel works then that is a good thing.
My issues result out of people having the confusion that their firm beliefs make actual truths, and feel they have the right to discount everyone and everything else publicly and disrespectfully without even opening their 'box' enough to experience anything different.
While I cannot conclude that these people are shallow and self centered as I do not personally know them, I can conclude that I will not be subjected to their diversion from my growth because of their insecurities and selfish needs.
It is in this that I decide my best participation in this forum is as an observer. In this way I can control not only what others either spew or contribute, but also my reaction to it. I am not superior enough to find deliberate attacks and defamations of character as something that isn't offensive and worthy of a response. I would prefer to ignore it and cannot do so as an active participant.
As a non-participant then I can commit to the more Zen like philosophy that the type of people who feel a need to purport their propaganda from their desks (for whatever reasons), instead of taking a break, from the internet, to test (woohoo lets train in WC instead of writing) what they read and actually check it out before they respond, need more help and understanding than my words and efforts on this forum can provide.
In this way it also encourages my growth by not missing out on the significant contributions of others that are so valiantly obscured by the efforts of those that can only talk the talk but cannot walk the walk.
In closing, I would like to add that I have seen many of the people I have spoken of in action. You never know who is watching. For those that think they have obtained ultimate knowledge after a relatively short climb up the mountain, or those that feel they have surpassed their master, perhaps you should attempt your ascent again as you obviously have missed a great deal.
Take care everyone. I wish you all the best in your Kung Fu and lives. For those that I have formed some sort of relationship with please feel free to email me. For those that haven't, please don't, you have made it clear you have nothing to learn from me and in that I realize I have nothing to learn from you.
Regards,
Vicky