Inner Peace

We had a Kung Fu Panda marathon this weekend. Well, I guess it isn't quite a marathon since there are only 2 movies, and a couple of shorts. I think it is one of my favourites though. It's cute, funny, and has a good message. A good family, feel good kind of movie and it ties in with this coming Saturday's annual Pandamonium fundraiser. 24 hours of kung fu - it doesn't get much more awesome than that!

I was thinking tonight about my journey in kung fu and how it has changed it's path over the years. And while right now, I feel my path is more spiritual than physical, it's the right one at this time and place for me. I remember being focused on my UBBT, and now seeing the I Ho Chuan guys on the same journey is inspiring. They are engaged. Making sacrifices in their efforts towards mastery. And while it can be discouraging at times, they have a wonderful team to keep them going. And sometimes it's hard to see the benefits right away, but they are there. And they will become more apparent as time goes on. Great things are accomplished when you push past mediocrity.

I'm rambling, but there are the thoughts that plague me today. I took pleasure in smelling a flower with a toddler, and marvelled at the miracle of birth. I stared at my perceived weakness, and saw a strength behind it. I kept some wise words in front of me, and felt humble.

Routine

In our kung fu journeys we all have our challenges, as we do in the other aspects of our lives. Lately, I have come to appreciate the routine/ structure of my Kung fu life. There has been a lot of uncertainty at work, and personally I am finding this time of year difficult emotionally. There a lot of memories from this time last year that are associated with some annual events that I guess will get easier over time, however right now it's hard to stay focused on anything.

But as I mentioned, this is where my Kung fu comes in. I have a lot of support from my family and friends, but at kung fu I can lose myself for a while. I can turn most of my brain off, and just be in the moment. There's a lot to be said for that.

I feel blessed and privileged to learn Kung fu, and to be surrounded by like minded individuals.

 

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Melancholy

After the grading yesterday, I got to thinking about teaching and it's rewards. I don't think it's something that I keep in front of myself often enough. Sometimes it's frustrating, but sometimes it's absolutely fantastic. I was so proud of my students yesterday (and the ones that I haven't had the pleasure of teaching yet). To see where they started, and where they are now. Watching them demonstrate their forms and techniques is inspiring for me and reminds me that I am in the right place at the right time. It's also rewarding to know or to realize when you are making a difference. To see a student feel inspired because you took an extra few minutes to show them something. And yesterday's grading helped me after I had a not so good class in the morning. I truly appreciate being able to teach children. They give me so much. Thanks guys.

Week 1

Well it's been a week since we started our no junk food challenge that my daughter started us on. It hasn't been as hard as I thought so far, but I did cheat a little. There were Hershey's kisses at work, and I snuck a couple. Ad I also snuck a couple of girl guide cookies (I had ordered them before spring break, and they were supposed to be here before the break, but they came in last Thursday. How could I not have just one or two?). And my daughters have been doing pretty well too. I know they cheated a couple of times for a nibble of Easter chocolate, but again, I can't blame them. :-) They have been eating a lot of apples and pears and yogurt which is good, so I hope this sticks.

 

 

 

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