orbitshooter

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  2. Posted · Edited by orbitshooter

    On 7/13/2017 at 1:47 AM, Leo Gura said:

    @Jordan wang If you haven't noticed, all professional athletes, even the very very best, retire by 30 or 40 and move on to doing something else. It's not just because their bodies age. It's largely because competition like that is unsustainable. It's a real grindy way to live.

    Came across this old thread, but what you're saying is bullshit. You're judging based on your limited perspective. So many stay up until their 60's 70's https://www.oldest.org/sports/bodybuilders/#:~:text=Jim Arrington%2C who recently turned,it again in the future.

    A meditative state of consciousness isn't sustainable forever, it doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. Most athletes retire because their bodies age, not because it's a "grindy" way to live, so many love competition and wish they could do it forever. Competitiveness sets new standards and fuels expansion.

    The only reason athletes retire mainly is because of their bodies. Sooo many athletes wish they could compete again, but their bodies aren't the same.

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    7 hours ago, Johnny5 said:

    There has always been a strong connection between martial arts, spirituality and/or personal development. Although I'd be careful about conflating martial arts with combat sports, even when there is some obvious overlap there.

    That doesn't mean it's all turquoise of course. Mostly far from it. But I do think people on a "spiritual path" often encounter martial arts along the way, and vice versa.

    Peter Ralston comes to mind.

    You could even say that combat sports ARE spiritual, since it requires you fully, and tests you as a person. Perspective my friend.