If you’ve seen the movie The Karate Kid you may remember the scene at the ocean where the elderly Miyagi sends his young student Daniel out into the pounding surf. “Learn balance! Learn balance!” he calls. Time after time, as the boy struggles against the crashing waves, he’s knocked off his feet. Finally, he turns to see his mentor in the distance, poised atop a single post. From this position, Miyagi executes the intricate movements of the crane technique, demonstrating perfect balance as he easily shifts midair between one foot and the other. We may hear our own deep inner voice telling us,
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