The need is for us to regain contact with this central Heart principle, which can restore balance without falling into the trap of over-reaction, counter-reaction, etc. Working with and through the body, as in the martial arts, can be an important step in this direction. Interestingly, the martial arts approach can encourage the relaxation, softness, physical sensitivity and intuition so desperately needed by the Head-oriented person; and they can also help develop the focus, precision, concentration and control needed by the excessively Belly-oriented. One should choose a martial art with this in mind; perhaps the style which appeals most at first may not be of the greatest value in terms of one’s overall development. For instance, an aggressive controlling man may be drawn to a hard, external style which may further foster his imbalance, rather than to a soft, internal style which can help him develop what he is lacking (but which he will find extremely difficult to relate to at first).
