Many Moves

Lately I’ve been learning how to play, in a metaphorical sort of manner, speed chess. Let me explain.  As my training progresses one of the main challenges for me has been to open up to the multiple options in any given situation.  My tendency has been to lean heavily on one type of response, primarily the intuitive response.

Chess puts us in the mind frame of considering multiple options including the potential of any move in relationship to later strategic opportunities.  Where the metaphor falls flat is that chess is hyper-rational, a little intuitive.

The variety of moves I’m learning to incorporate take into consideration the other functions of the ego as well, including feeling and sensation.  The challenge is while learning to implement new maneuvers is getting them up to speed.  Life happens and pretty fast when you re-enter a novice mind…no? Your move.