The enemy in sport, or in a duel, is a representation of death. The physical and mental effort of combat mimics the intense pain, peril, and panic of facing our own mortality.
To win in that moment requires the complete abandonment of self. There is no room for speculation about tomorrow, no regard for the judgment of others.
In this moment we are most alive. In victory, we conquer death, and become heroes.
Connections
Physical Pursuits Are Free From Corrosion
Reference
� Sun & Steel