Unlock Self-Awareness and Freedom: My Kung Fu Master’s Guide to Life’s Crucial Relationships

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These teachings struck a chord, so I’ve transcribed the lesson to capture its essence.

1. Relationship with Yourself 🧘‍♂️

“Sometimes the truth hurts.

Everyone wants to share. But if you have not discovered any truth, what can you share? Only nonsense.” -Sifu

Ouch.

So, the first and most overlooked relationship is with ourselves.

My master explained that there is no wisdom outside to obtain.

“Wisdom comes from observing our foolishness. We use self-examination to uncover life’s eternal truths. The outside world is there amazingly to help us do this!”

Why does this matter?

• Blindness and suffering: Our pain comes from ignorance. We’re blind to our true nature and what drives us. But clarity sets us free.
• Wisdom and kindness: Knowing ourselves makes us wiser and kinder. Self-transformation is wisdom in action — it ripples outward, changing everything.

2. Relationship with Dharma ☸️