On the realization of the presumption (or assignment) of responsibility...

[the_fin]

If we bear responsibility for failing to regain control of a situation, must we not equally bear responsibility for losing control of the situation in the first place?
-Steven Pearlman

Comments

[the_fin]

Ah, but this isn't about outcomes. It's about preparation, participation, prevention, and ultimately acceptance. Hence the emphasized word is "regain", indicating that control was once had. All is in the past now and there is only reflection remaining.

Did I need to note that the situation mentioned above is one's own situation and not some remote abstract? This is not academic theory discussion, this is one small pinpoint of light contributing to the flame of greater understanding. Indeed, if (applied here as you describe) one has no control, then you are not describing the inverse, but rather the worst case scenario: Our protagonist's failure to adequately manage the situation resulted in the *complete* loss of control to the point where there was never a hope of regaining control at all, making any attempts totally in vain. But to follow that thread would distract from the lesson at hand: you cannot blame your antagonist if control is taken from you. Fault lies within. i.e. No one gets used without their permission. Whether through poor planning, training, preparation, recognition, assertiveness, etc., at least to some degree, one willingly surrendered control by failing to remain in control.

The author noted was writing on unifying principles of martial arts. But the lessons apply to everything in life.

-_-

[hsifeng]

I sense a debate that could have no end in the offing - I am going to pass! *grin*

[the_fin]

Good. Because as you may have noticed, this post wasn't about looking for a debate. ;)

[hsifeng]

BTW - I believe I got your sock bits in the mail today. I haven't opened the bag yet, but I imagine that is what it is?

I should have the pattern done by next weekend!

[the_fin]

Yay sock bits! Well that and a whole bucch of little safety pins. :D

[hsifeng]

*chuckle* I guess I will figure out the safety pin part when I get home...

[the_fin]

It'll be rather self evident... :)