This year was challenging and rewarding. I have spent quality time with my children while we participated in many of the seminars. I was able to be chauffeured to I Ho Chuan while the boys were in the front, singing and talking. The boys were always encouraging while I was putting together my form. “Have you tried this?” or “What are you trying to do with that move?” I was lucky to watch both boys grow and change over the year. I have gained consistency in my training (the morning workouts just add to that). I have overcome mental blocks and have become more self aware of my attitude and my actions. I completed a 10K run and want to do another. I took the kids up a mountain in awful weather and we have stories to tell about it. I learnt sanshou, yoga, tai chi, meditation, lion dancing, and so much more. I have had awesome mentors and instructors as well as great training partners. I was able to train and learn from exceptional grading candidates. I have made new friends and strengthened existing relationships.
As for challenges, I continue to rebuild my shoulder. I may have continued to do my requirements but at times I didn’t record them so they didn’t count. I had a set back from a sparring injury that has finally recovered. Our family was all affected when Simon was dealing with his anxiety attacks and he continues to learn how to cope with these.
The best part of this year though was my ability to look back at my year through my journaling. I had forgotten so much of the ups and downs. At the beginning of the year I was a blue belt that wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I am now a brown belt who is excited for the time when I get to grade for my black belt. Who knew a year could make so much of a change. My ask of you is to go back and read all your blogs again. May you find some hidden surprises like I did.
See you on the mats (and in year of the pig)!
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