Grounded

   My life, as with anyone's, can go sideways sometimes. This last couple of weeks mine and my families have been blindsided by an illness in the family. I have to admit, it has taken its toll on me. Some mornings I wake up and think, why bother? Then my mental sledgehammer screams at me, because it is worth it, that's why!

   I have many things in my life that go beyond what I ever dreamed possible. I have a great job. I have a home. I am financially secure (mostly). My health is mostly good. I come from a loving home and family. I have an amazing son. My wife... not enough words to describe how lucky and grateful I am there.

   And then then there is Kung Fu. I am truly amazed at this part of my life.  It has opened me up to a whole new way of feeling and thinking. Never did I expect or imagine that I would be doing this at 48 years old and loving every second of it. Certain parts of it do take a heavy toll on my body but my mind has never felt better. The clarity and energy that it has given me mentally and physically are really unexpected. The path that Silent River Kung Fu has put me on is helping me in so many  unexpected ways. One of the ways that I appreciate the most is that it helps keep me grounded in the here and now. It also allows me clarity and purpose, direction and reason, enlightenment and exhilaration. I find myself using, applying and thinking about our art in almost every aspect of my life. For that I am truly grateful to Master Brinker. He has created a place that has brought some truly amazing people together and helped me as a person in ways that I can't measure.  That is all for now on this thought.



My team Pig number so far...

Manditory

I haven't quit and have no intention of.
Push up so far.6005
Sit ups so far.5862
Sparring. 71 rounds.
1609km. 271.49km
AOK. 172to date
Form. Hand 82, weapon 75

Personal
Most are right on track, the rest will kick in once spring/summer truly gets here ( I use truly a lot I just realized.)

Chow for now, see you on the mats.