This week has been so fulfilling for me. I'm bursting at the seams with confidence and acheing like never before at the same time. I achieved one of my UBBT goals this week by passing my orange belt test. I am so happy to achieve this, but also humbled by just how much more there is to learn. I am approaching my Kung Fu in a step by step, goal by goal manner now. It's is not so overwhelming then. Setting mini goals that progress to the big goals is definately working well for me. My wife tells me I have changed so much since I started Kung Fu. I see and feel some of the changes, others are of course scewed by my perception. But I do feel I'm on a much better road then I was 8 months ago. Thank to everyone at the Kwoon for the encouragement and advise. It is very much appreciated.
Yesterday was boot camp. I had heard going in just how much of a great experience it is to participate in.The sense of accomplishment I am feeling right now far outweights the soreness in my muscles. Stairs are my nemesis atm, but it was so worth doing. I challenged myself physically and mentally in ways I didn't even know I could. Sifu Brinker was so right in how the 2 km run at the end would bring the day into focus. I was running along the road just wanting to finish the best I could no matter how hard I was gasping or how much ache in my side hurt. I actually finished the run with a better stride then the first half of the run. I just tried to relax, breath and run like I was the only one there. I could hear the wind in the trees, the birds, the traffic out on the main highway. I just tried to take it all in and continue moving forward. I know I haven't completely realized how much I have learned and gained from this experience. I made some awesome friends and got to know friends I already had even better. Everyone was so positive and encouraging. There can be no better environment or setting to be in to grow in ones Kung Fu.
I have taken but a few steps on what I plan is a long and fulfilling journey in Kung Fu. The miles and challenges ahead will be many. But I think with a positive attitude and an openness to learn and grow that it will be a truly amazing journey to experience
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