As we start to wind down the year of the rooster, I look back and reflect on the past twelvish months. I, like most, had great aspirations this year. This was my third year in the I ho Chuan and probably my most dismal. When I say that, I am specifically speaking to my goals and requirements and my training as a whole. I am not happy with where I am nor have I been for some time. As I mentioned last week, I experienced a significant derailment early on in the year, but it was I who chose not to get back on track. Not only did my numbers in everything completely suffer, but also my health and my fitness. Even doing 20 push ups or sit ups in class proved to be difficult. This in itself can be a mental barrier to progressing. Then the disappointment sets in. Then that turns to guilt. Which then turns to frustration (if you haven't been there yet). All of these feelings and emotions definitely cloud your perspective.
Sifu Brinker has mentioned several times about finding something throughout the year to give yourself a kick start or a rejuvenated perspective. Something to blow that cloudiness away. When presented the opportunity, I decided the fitness seminar was going to be my kick in the butt I needed. Given the shape that I described myself in above, this was quite daunting and difficult. But already, 20 push ups or sit ups does not feel like the mountain it did even a month ago. I've got a long way to go, but at least now I know what direction I'm heading.
Thanks for reading
Mike
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