Oblivious to the Obvious

    I debated (and still am) how to approach this blog. It has to do with grading. One word, so many feelings. The most important thing right now is how sore my butt is from me kicking myself in it. Why,  because I should have been there this year, but I wasn't. And that is 100% on me. Mrs. Kohut said it perfectly in one of our meetings, the word was "dabbling". Again, one word with so many meanings. As I reflect back on 2020 then 2021, I must be honest with myself, I failed at my commitment to my path, I dabbled instead. I failed at reaching for the brass ring. I floated, hoping "good enough" was good enough. 

   Obviously it wasn't or this blog would be completely different. 

   Master Brinker makes it so easy for us to "get there". Just follow the path laid out in front of you (I Ho Chaun!!). It is obvious it works, just look at the over 100 black belts who have learned from him. Each name up on the wall is proof he knows what he is talking about. But noooo, Don's ego said otherwise. Stupid ego. 

   Will I continue on the path I am on? Will I adapt to the changes I need to make to "get there"? Will grow in my Martial arts of float along like a plastic straw looking for a turtle's nose to comfort me? 

   I know what I want to happen, I know the way to get there, but I seem to be oblivious to the obvious. 

P.S. I love turtles, and I don't use plastic strays, just wanted to paint a pic.