A lot of interessting thoughts, Ray, which I believe come from knowledge
rather than understanding (in your terms). Thank you!
We have a german word called "Selbstbeherrschung", which means about
"selfcontrol", but "beherrschen" has an additional touch of "to rule, to
govern, to dominate" compared to just "control". "Selbstbeherrschung" is
very close to a common understanding of "discipline".
Selfcontrol is good and necessary for an actor, worker, in an
understanding context. But it is disastrous for the person in his/her
private, whole knowledge context. This is because selfcontrol separates a
person into a controler and a controlled, so it distroys wholeness. In a
professional context, selfcontrol is essential, because I have to decide
where to use which of my skills in order to get a certain result. But with
selfcontrol, being/becoming of me or the family as a whole person or unit
is suppressed. The TK and PK syndrome come from "professional
(selfcontrolled) parents".
The whole development of a person and his family, requires as you state
"Mastery of Knowlege". This mastery requires a discipline without
selfcontrol. I think, this is quite a puzzle. And although I am sure, that
this represents some knowledge (intuitive and logical), if am far from
understanding. You made a great statement on this, when we talked about
playing piano: In the process of mastery, there is an inherent joy.
"Discipline" is to find this joy and to follow the path, or as you say
here: "Discipline is the commitment and courage to complete that wise
decision no matter how hard." (But this latter statement does not exclude
a selfcontrolled approach.) Thinking of the nature of this joy, I can only
imagine it as being transcendental.
Follow the seeds of your thoughts is always a challange, Ray.Thank you.
Winfried
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