02211cam a2200289 i 4500 440302375 TxAuBib 20201028120000.0 200721s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020031675 9781250206688 HRD 25.99 1250206685 HRD 25.99 TxAuBib rda Lee, Shannon, 1969- Be water, my friend [BOOK] : the teachings of Bruce Lee / Shannon Lee. First U.S. edition. New York : Flatiron Books, 2020. 229 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline―they are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life. Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lee’s daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Lee’s teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic “be water” philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free. Through previously untold stories from her father’s life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Lee’s words as a guide, she encourages readers to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday lives―whether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path. Provided by publisher. 20201028. Lee, Bruce 1940-1973. Martial arts Philosophy. Spiritual life.