This year was a difficult one as I ran into a number of hurdles that only a few people were aware of just due to the fact that I didn't blog anything about it. I hit a point where work was so stressful that I withdrew from both family, friends, and Kung Fu. Family time had struggles as we dealt with Simon's anxiety, the sudden move of Eagle and Seth into our home, and all the changes that of occurred with this. My Kung Fu struggled as I constantly dealt with a shoulder injury, actually starting to hate my weapons form, and many thoughts of self doubt.
But without Kung Fu I am not sure that I could've recovered as I have. I am just as busy at work, if not busier, but I am not feeling the stress quite as bad. I am able to look at my weapons form with a more mindful approach and critical eye. I look forward to every minute with my family (well almost LOL), although it is busier now than ever before.
It has allowed me to reset, take a look at what I'm doing wrong, as well as the things I'm doing right in all aspects of my life. The year of the rooster is fast approaching and it comes with both excitement and dread. For now I know how little it takes to "fail" but I also realize how little it takes to "succeed". There's just a lot more tiny steps forward for success.
Thank you Monkey team! I am really looking forward to the year of the Rooster!
