Tiger Challenge!

Ever have those days where there are so many thoughts racing through your head, however you know they are negative so you do your best to distract yourself to keep them from taking hold? That’s me today. It’s made this blog a little more challenging to write, but here it is.

The Tiger Challenge is this week, and while I think I am prepared, I don’t truly believe that I ever would be entirely. I guess that’s a good thing though, since that just reminds me that this is a journey and not a destination. I will always need to improve in some aspect of my training, and really that’s the exciting part.

So, good luck to everyone that entered! See you there!

Snorkel

Chronic stress and worry can leave you run down, no matter how much rest you think you are getting and how good you are taking care of yourself. And that stress and worry might not even be in the forefront, but it is taking its toll regardless.

I came down with the flu this weekend, and am currently sitting here in yoga pants and a hoodie drinking a super smoothie my husband made me. I have a cat and a dog asleep beside me, and I am feeling snug like anyone likes to feel when they are sick. I know my numbers slid backwards a little weekend because of this “bug” and hopefully I can pick them up when I start to feel better

I am thankful for:
My husband/ best friend, my children and all of my family,
My Kung Fu family and training with them,
The home that I am privileged to live in, and
The food that I eat.

I am thankful for:
The privilege of an education,
The opportunity to work,
The freedom to vote, and
To make my own choices.

I am thankful for:
The health care that I have access to,
The different therapies available,
Mental health awareness, and
That we are actively fighting the stigma.

I am thankful for:
The country I live in,
The trees that surround me,
The earth beneath my feet, and
The air around me.

I will try not to take these things for granted, and to cherish it all while I strive to live in each moment.

Patience

I spent 3 hours at the Stollery on Saturday night where I was reminded of the value of patience. When our daughter cut her finger in the midst of an art project she immediately had an anxiety attack. We had to be patient while we calmed her down and treated her before we visited the hospital.

I was also impressed with patience displayed at the hospital. The nurses and the doctor were all amazing, but I guess when you are dealing with sick/ injured children and their stressed out parents it’s vital. (On a side note, no stitches were required).

Patience is also important with our training. If we aren’t patient, we can’t make the progress we desire. We have to trust our instructors, and the guidance they give. They have paved the way and have made all the mistakes already. They have the knowledge and experience to provide us with what we need on our individual journeys. They make sure we have a strong base before we can build up our pyramid. And so we need to be patient and not get lost in the race to Black Belt. The Black Belt is not the end, it’s the beginning.

So let’s practice patience. With our training, and with each other