Well, I have had an awesome summer!! Lots of hiking, biking, and climbing in the mountains as well as many other great adventures. I hate to see summer end. I do not like the cold, although I love the snow. My boyfriend and I have been doing research on what kind of activities we could do in the winter to keep from getting the cabin fever blues. We are looking at snow shoe classes as well as cross country skiing. I have done a little of both in the past and love either one. I have considered souping up my bike for "winter driving", but decided that it is too cold an activity for me. I'll sadly park my bike for the winter.
This new quest of the UBBT will be something to keep me focused this winter. It will keep me training and focused on what I need to do to gain personal growth and progress in kung fu. It comes at a good time for me. I have always doubted my abilities as a martial artist, and often thought that it was time to throw in the towel, and pursue other roads. Martial arts will always be a way of life for me whether I train or not. It is so much more in depth to me than techniques and attendance at class. I question myself every day as to why I feel as I do. I have taken kung fu for 10 years now. Over that 10 years, I have held 4 jobs at at time, run a fitness studio, survived a divorce, been a single parent to 4 kids, getting them through school and into a worthwhile career, gone to school myself while working, and run a good safe household. I went through all of this and not once have I taken time off from kung fu. Now, here I sit with only 2 jobs, only 1 of my children at home, and I am having troubles getting to kung fu. Why?? Now is the perfect time for me to give it all I've got. To put my focus where I really need it.
Having these new requirements to fulfill, and especially having them in writing, has given me the push I need to continue. It is still hard and a struggle for me, but I now have more purpose and direction in my training. My attendance at the black belt class will continue to be a struggle. Friday night is my date night. My boyfriend keeps very busy in his professional life, and our evenings together are very limited. He is a high priority in my life right now.
It is time I made my kung fu a high priority as well. Easy to say, but I know it will take some pushing and a positive healthy attitude to do. It helps to have Sifu Shipalesky by my side. We have been together in our training since the very beginning. I know quitting is not an option for me. Finding a solution is. These new requirements seem to be a very good start to that solution.
This new quest of the UBBT will be something to keep me focused this winter. It will keep me training and focused on what I need to do to gain personal growth and progress in kung fu. It comes at a good time for me. I have always doubted my abilities as a martial artist, and often thought that it was time to throw in the towel, and pursue other roads. Martial arts will always be a way of life for me whether I train or not. It is so much more in depth to me than techniques and attendance at class. I question myself every day as to why I feel as I do. I have taken kung fu for 10 years now. Over that 10 years, I have held 4 jobs at at time, run a fitness studio, survived a divorce, been a single parent to 4 kids, getting them through school and into a worthwhile career, gone to school myself while working, and run a good safe household. I went through all of this and not once have I taken time off from kung fu. Now, here I sit with only 2 jobs, only 1 of my children at home, and I am having troubles getting to kung fu. Why?? Now is the perfect time for me to give it all I've got. To put my focus where I really need it.
Having these new requirements to fulfill, and especially having them in writing, has given me the push I need to continue. It is still hard and a struggle for me, but I now have more purpose and direction in my training. My attendance at the black belt class will continue to be a struggle. Friday night is my date night. My boyfriend keeps very busy in his professional life, and our evenings together are very limited. He is a high priority in my life right now.
It is time I made my kung fu a high priority as well. Easy to say, but I know it will take some pushing and a positive healthy attitude to do. It helps to have Sifu Shipalesky by my side. We have been together in our training since the very beginning. I know quitting is not an option for me. Finding a solution is. These new requirements seem to be a very good start to that solution.
3 comments:
Way to stick with it Sifu! I know you made a difference for me. Without great instructors like yourself and Sifu Shipalesky I may not love Kung Fu as much as I do. You are not only benefiting yourself by staying with it, you are benefiting your current and future students as well!
Something that might be enjoyable for a winter activity is snowboarding. its a little dangerous but extremely exciting at the same time.
Brenda;
I am touched by your comment.I have felt I would have never reached the place I am in now without you by my side.It hurts to see you struggle and I pray that you find your answers.
How does training for the West Coast Trail sound to you,Your young man could come too... just a thought.
linda
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