These past few months have been filled with so much stuff! I've pushed my limits and stepped out of my comfort zone more often than not as deadlines loomed and then passed, and as a result my stress levels were high. Even though most of that stress was good stress I needed to take a few steps back afterwards and find ways to decompress.
I know how important it is to take care of myself and my mental health so I added in more yoga time and made a point of incorporating mindful breathing into my days. I struggle a bit with stopping throughout the day for mindful breathing, but I am making headway and becoming more consistent.
At first glance the past week seemed relatively uneventful. It was a good week, just nothing to write home about. It wasn't until after Thursdays IHC class that I started to see a pattern that had developed over the week and recognized the importance of the little things.
My week consisted of many feel good moments at unexpected times. I felt the difference positive connections and interactions can have. As I unwound I was able to be in the moment more often which helped me to be open to receiving and giving. I love that being in the moment helps to slow things down and cultivates awareness. Time expands and becomes more meaningful. I get so much more from those mindful moments. And what's amazing about this is it only takes a few seconds or a few minutes to make a difference.
During Wednesday's class, Sihing Lindstrom had us doing a long projection, combative front thrust kick on shields. At first I was doing more of a flying kick. After a couple corrections I was able to gain a bit of air with the projection and still kick with my back foot planted on the ground. And it felt good!
I was able to laugh at myself during our Thursday IHC class when I forgot the next step in one of my techniques. There was no stress attached or beating myself up afterwards. This is an important step forward for me. Another feel good moment which is happening more and more.
Looking back on the week there were lots of little moments where I was aware of a kindness, positive interactions, laughter, and feel good moments. It's the awareness of those important little moments that add value to my journey. There is less worry or concern for timeline and destination and a better quality of engagement and appreciation for all that I am and all that I have.
Totals
Push ups: 770/43725
Situps: 740/43790
Hand form: 11/824
Weapon form: 2/735
KM: 35/1800
AOK: 23/1594
Sparring: 7/717
Blogs: 1/64
Yoga: 60/42.5 hours
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