It can be hard not to compare myself to my younger self, or worse yet, to other students around me. Neither of these is healthy. I have some permanent injuries which place some limitations upon myself, and I am also not the same as those around me. I have my own journey, my own path. I have to admit that sometimes this holds me back. My heart and mind want to perform/ learn in a certain way and my body doesn’t allow it. It can be very frustrating and damaging mentally when I think I should be at a certain place in my training and I am not yet there. And perhaps I will never be there. I do recognize this though, and while there are difficult days, in the end, I know deep down that I am me. There is no one else like me. Just like there is no one else like you.
I am fortunate to train alongside of all of you. You inspire me, encourage me and support me perhaps without even knowing this. Thank you. When you are there training, and sharing camaraderie, I feel centred.
To Quote Thich Nhat Hanh “You are therefore I am”. (This quote is actually hung in our office so I see it every time I sit at the desk to work).
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