Kung Fu has taught me to embrace opportunity and step out of my comfort zone on a regular basis. Boot Camp was a perfect example of this. I hadn't planned on signing up when it was announced. There were some valid reasons and also excuses.
I want to live life without regrets and not allow anxiety to rule my life. I feel that I have less control over the anxiety, but I do have control over the choices I make and the opportunities I say yes to.
Boot camp was a great experience! The meditation and the wrist lock sequence provided some insights and were a great way to start the day. And although the fight choreography was intimidating at first, it ended up being fun and was great to see what the other groups put together. The leadership seminar was a perfect addition during lunch.
I found myself recognizing mini opportunities through out the day. Like drumming for instance. I was happy to just bang away on my flower pot. I am not musically inclined at all. The 3 star pattern was a challenge. I eventually started to get the hang of it though. Then opportunity tapped me on the shoulder, saying "go try the big drum". Yes, no, was the battle inside my head. Yes won because I recognized it as an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and I didn't want to have any regrets later.
The fitness test if my nemesis and even though there were times when I thought to myself "I could just pass on this section", there I go just jumping in and doing what I can. The shuttle and relay are my least favorite and it was very tempting to pass on them. By the time we were ready for the 2 km run, I am sure most of us were exhausted. I remember telling myself "I'm just going to walk this". Instead, I pushed myself and ran/jogged sections. Each time I thought I couldn't do anymore, I dug deeper and attempted some semblance of a jog.
All in all a great experience!
Namaste everyone!
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