“They’ve Been Impacted”: Bruce Lee’s ‘Be Water’ Philosophy Continues to Influence People, Revealed His Daughter in 2016

Published 12/11/2022, 2:00 PM EST

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Bruce Lee is an eternal phenomenon, as defined in his famous saying, “The key to immortality is living a life worth remembering.” True to his words, The Little Dragon shared priceless wisdom which continues to enlighten people. Shannon Lee, his daughter, took the thoughtful initiative of sharing with the world the glory of the supreme being.

The martial arts legend is widely recognized for his contribution to popularizing the combat sport, Gung Fu and changing the perspective of the West on Asian martial arts. Besides, his philosophies have spoken volumes of sense to millions of people and changed their lives forever. The segment ‘Bruce Lee Moment’ in a 2016 podcast features the timeless significance of Lee’s “Be Water- My Friend” in his daughter’s words and how it helped an ailing person recover by altering his perspective on life.

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An inspiring Bruce Lee moment

In her travel experiences and life, Shannon Lee has heard several people being inspired by the unique and profound philosophies of Bruce Lee. “They’ve been impacted by his philosophy and have been able to help themselves,” she said, followed by an inspiring, life-changing story.

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One of their podcast team members shared his experience of applying the philosophy. It helped him recover from an ailment in the GI tract. Moreover, his life changed when he applied the philosophy of water. Furthermore, he said it helped in approaching life with an open mind and move in search of a solution. In addition, he related with the ideology, stating, “No set rules. There are a lot of ways to investigate.”

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In fact, Lee’s water philosophy advocates taking inspiration from water, its nature, and its characteristics. Also, he pointed out its fluidity and shapelessness. They suggest people of the presence of a multitude of opportunities and paths. Also, to not confine themselves to a fixed thought process.

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Bruce Lee’s kids follow his footsteps

Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee’s daughter, is an actress and a businesswoman. Lee’s daughter, is among the millions, who’s inspired by the legend’s philosophies. Moreover, it helps her daily in “running her business and looking after the legacy.”

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Shannon is the only surviving child of Lee. His son, Brandon Lee, was an actor and a martial artist. He saw the same fate as his father by passing at 28 before the release of his breakthrough movie. Unfortunately, he was fatally injured by a prop gun on the sets.

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Ramya Bachu is a US Sports author for Essentially Sports. Ramya has a Master’s degree in Psychology. She strongly believes in the power of discipline, consistency, and willingness to learn to achieve greater heights.
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