This week I tried a few backwards break falls. It’s been a long time since I last did one, and that was obvious with the first attempt — I didn’t really break my fall at all.
I kept going, though, and after a few more tries, they started to feel better. During my 1-1, we talked about why I was doing these. The better I recover, the more I confront my ego. Was it my ego wanting to prove something? Honestly, no.
This was something I had complete control over, even if it was outside my comfort zone. I want to rebuild these skills that have slipped. I want my instinct to be to break fall when I fall — a reaction that could make a real difference, especially as I get older. The only thing I need to prove is that I can do it when it matters.
Revisiting old skills reminds me that growth isn’t always about pushing forward — sometimes it’s about returning to the basics and finding confidence in them again. Learning to fall safely isn’t just a physical skill; it’s a mindset. It’s about trusting yourself to handle the unexpected, to recover quickly, and to rise without hesitation. Each break fall is a quiet reminder that resilience is something you can practice, one fall at a time.
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