Still Water Is a Mirror

“Moving, be like water. Still, be like a mirror.” That’s one of Bruce Lee’s Striking Thoughts. When I read it, I realized that, actually, this is an encouragement to be like water, period.

When water is moving, it flows. But when water is still, it reflects—just like a mirror. If you want to reflect—about yourself, life, and the world—you first have to stop. You must allow the waves of your actions and emotions to calm down.

The time to think is when you’re not moving. Still your waters on occasion so you can see yourself for who you really are and reality for what’s actually in front of you.