"If I were to take a guess, I would suppose my sitting on this earthen pillar is for two distinct reasons in particular. In mentioning the subconscious, I believe that you are emphasizing that taijutsu is an art that goes beyond mental fortitude and even what one has immediate control over, in regards to physiology. We have muscles that we can consciously contract, and some that happen regardless of whether or not we are even aware of their existence. Though it is important to understand the relation of our bodies to nature and taijutsu, there is also underlying significance in core tenant of both, which is balance. As we are walking, are being pushed, or are fighting, our center of balance is very crucial in keeping us physically capable of even the most mundane of physical tasks. The same is applicable to powerful air currents, where balancing oneself in tandem with the surrounding nature and their given positioning is crucial. When you speak of such things as flow, I instinctively think of t'ai chi, and also, the slow movements oft associated with it, which may have significance since you've mentioned Strong Fist as comparatively slower to Gentle Fist, yet not without its own advantages."
