'Should I practice today?' Versus 'What should I practice today?'

TIM BUNTING

KIWI YAMABUSHI

The eighth station of Mt. Gassan during the middle of summer.

山伏

photo of a man in a black shirt training for boxing

キウイ

‘Should I practice today?’ Versus ‘What should I practice today?’

When you practice something daily, the question changes from ‘should I practice today’ to ‘what should I practice today?’ By having a default that means you practice no matter what, you increase your chances of getting in some worthwhile practice for that day. Should I exercise today? becomes What should I exercise today? Should I blog today? becomes What should I blog today? Which one do you think is more motivational?

Tim
November 19, 2021
9:56 pm
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hi, I’m Tim Bunting AKA the Kiwi Yamabushi, a New Zealander who became a Yamabushi Ascetic in the Dewa Sanzan mountains of north Japan. I’m part of the Yamabushido team, and we host life-altering Yamabushi training on the Dewa Sanzan (website link). People come to us for the ultimate mindfulness experience, to reach the next level, or simply connect with nature and themselves.

I’m on a mission to summit all 100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata Prefecture to spread the splendour of this fabulous location, and in dedication to all those who lost their lives out in nature, including my father.

On my daily blog I post thoughts of a practicing Yamabushi that I hope people can use to better themselves and live as fulfilling a life as possible.

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