A Tale of Two Acceptances

When discussing acceptance, I can confuse myself.

So let’s talk about two types of acceptance.

Someone grabs your legs, intending harm. You can accept what's happening and go limp like a ragdoll.

Or you can accept what's happening, go limp, and when they transition to mount, slip free while sweeping them beneath you.

This mirrors a tale of Bokuden, challenged by a ruffian.

Bokuden claimed to study the "Style of No Sword."

They rowed to an island to duel. As the ruffian leapt ashore, sword drawn, Bokuden simply pushed the boat away.

"This is my no-sword school," he explained.