While studying "The Elemental Changes" which is a companion to the I Ching which in turn is bridged to karate-do via the "kenpo gokui" expressing in a quaint way how important timing is not only in combat but in life.
"Clearing the filed of stones is tough work even when the stones are smooth. But the individual who intends to persevere in his task will find it much easier if he waits until rain or a thaw has softened the ground. Such are the benefits of acting at the right time."
This seems to tell me that although the work necessary to develop appropriate timing in all things one must be prepared to spend the time and effort to attain that innate ability that we have suppressed in our quickening lives. It also tells us to use our minds to "see" those things necessary to get to our goals not by circumventing the process but achieving the goal in the most direct fashion. This does not mean shortening the time it takes to get there but to remove all the obstacles that will try to misdirect us from the correct path.
Bibliography:
Nylan, Michael. "The Elemental Changes: The Ancient Chinese Companion to the I Ching." Albany NY, State of NY Press. 1994
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