I read Sun Tzu quite a bit. I’m gonna put up a couple post’s, and tell you what I get out of it….. Deep knowledge is to be aware of Disturbance before Disturbance, to be aware of Danger before Danger, to be aware of Destruction before Destruction, to be aware of Calamity before Calamity. Strong action is training the body without being burdened by the body, exercising the mind without being used by the mind, working in the world without being affected by the world, carrying out tasks without being obstructed by tasks.
By deep knowledge of principle, one can change Disturbance into order, can change danger into safety, change destruction into survival, change calamity into fortune. By strong action on the Way, one can bring the body to the realm of longevity, bring the mind to the sphere of mystery, bring the world to a great place, and bring tasks to great fulfillment.
I get something new out of “The Art of War” every time I read it. I am aware of Disturbance, Danger, Destruction, and Calamity…. Most of the time I say fuck it!!! Let's see what happens! See, I’m half way there. I realize the problem, but I choose to take it on. I think what I should do is….. Either remove myself from certain situations, or take a back seat so to speak. I’m not sure yet. I do know one thing, this man is a genius. It’s no wonder why people have read this book for over two thousand years now.