Year of the Tiger Excitement

For me, The Year of the Tiger brings tons of excitement, challenges and opportunities. Every year has this same  potential as long as I am first willing to step up to the plate. My excitement for this year actually started about 9 months ago. As Year of the Ox was evolving and my trajectory/progression was soaring upwards, I began to actually contemplate earning a Black Belt. I could envision this progression and for the first time I felt it was doable. I knew there was much work to be done, but I was becoming super pumped at the prospect. And fear was taking a back seat. As the year progressed, the feeling waned off and on, but never disappeared. I intuitively knew this was the right path to embark on.

My personal goals for year of the tiger have been well thought out to support my training as a martial artist and to continue my own personal growth. This is the first year that I feel my personal goals and IHC requirements are melding together in a way that support each other. I no longer feel the need for a separation between the two. Everything that I do that is Kung Fu related also enhances my life outside of the Kwoon. There is a circular connection between my personal goals and the IHC requirements.

My Personal Goals for Year of the Tiger

Earn my Black Belt!

50 hours of Yoga practice - I choose Yoga because of the multitude of benefits it provides to myself and to my training. The stretching, strengthening, breathing components, control, spiritual and meditation practices to start with. 

12 months of non-essential spending - Developing more intentional spending habits and awareness. Every purchase will be tracked and recorded. I feel a team/school challenge coming soon.

Write a book - This has been on my mind for a couple of years. I was finding myself jumping out of bed before I could fall asleep to jot down some thoughts and came to the conclusion that this is the year. 

I am also more organized this year than any previous year. It is still a work in progress, but that is what helps to create growth. I have notebooks for most things and am recording as much as is possible. I've already encountered some roadblocks. The extra training that I am doing is not being kind to my knees and so I have had to slow some training down. I am not able to do what was planned. I had this very brief moment of "O my gosh, what was I thinking?" And then quickly realized I was getting too far ahead of myself. I need to take care of the present day and the now. Work within my limitations and learn from the feedback my body is giving me. 

Here's to an amazing Year of the Tiger!