Am I Doing Enough?

Am I currently doing enough? That is a question I'm asking myself because my numbers for our IHC requirements and additional training have dipped these past 2 weeks. Could I have accomplished more? Most likely, yes. 

Are my expectations at this time realistic? Yes and no. 

Yes, because I know there are under-utilized opportunities for adding in a bit more of this or that. I also know pushing myself helps me to break through internal and external boundaries, reduces mediocrity and helps to increase possibilities and give my life more meaning. 

No, because I often have high expectations and can be hard on myself. There also needs to be an understanding of the natural dips or plateaus that occur as we navigate our path in life. These set backs and transitions can be opportunities for much needed self care, or an awareness of ego inserting itself. Lots of opportunity for growth here and reminders to embrace the journey throughout the ups and downs.

My recent numbers present one story, a snapshot of my week, but not the whole picture. As I reflected on the week I was able to look past what wasn't getting done and see how different events led to opportunities, providing more quality time with family and friends. Helping and interacting with others added more value to my week and created some important memories that I would have missed out on otherwise. While there were still holes that could have been filled I feel my priorities were in the right place.

It's not as simple as asking "Am I doing enough?" There is the need to look deeper and take ego out of the equation so we can learn and grow from our individual experiences. This is where the ordinary can become extraordinary. 

I'm developing a better understanding and awareness of what I'm capable of, my engagement in Kung Fu and life and where the holes and opportunities are. Rather than bury my head in the sand, I find myself looking around more, making discoveries and standing taller.

Correction is essential to power and mastery. You see, we are all ordinary. But a master, rather than condemning himself for his “ordinariness,” will embrace his ordinariness and use it as a foundation for building the extraordinary. Instead of giving up, as many ordinary people do, he will use his ordinariness to correct his errors, which is essential in the process of attaining mastery. You must be able to correct yourself without invalidating or condemning yourself, to accept results and improve upon them.

Correct, don’t protect.

Totals

Push ups: 880/39495
Situps: 875/39590
Hand form: 12/767        
Weapon form: 14/685 
KM: 40/1588           
AOK: 33/1478             
Sparring: 0/705          
Blogs: 1/58                 
Yoga: 30 min/38 hours