I am Resilient

 

re·sil·ience -"the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties."

The quality of resiliency is one I've often attached to myself without completely understanding its meaning. Inner strength has often helped me to withstand adversity and power through. Even though I may have pushed through I don't know that it didn't come at the cost of extra emotional baggage. While I may have been great at facing adversity, I don't know how much wiser, stronger or smarter I grew or even if I recognized opportunities for growth. 

When I look back over my years training at Silent River Kung Fu, there is a definite connection between my life on the mats at the Kwoon and my growth as a student and as person. I realize now that without being aware, I was practicing and developing my ability to become more resilient and shedding some of the emotional baggage I had accumulated over the years. The person I am today is able to withstand and adjust to challenges while also seeking ways to understand lessons provided and move forward as a result.

My weapon this year is a great example of challenges and adversity. As I recently worked on my sword form and faced numerous challenges, I was reminded of the power of practicing resiliency and persevering through difficulties. My efforts paid off a few days ago in the form of an unexpected instructional video that enhances what I already have and will help better guide me in my pursuit of learning the Chinese straight sword. It is with ongoing effort and subsequent wins that empower a person to continued efforts and success. 

I am resilient. I am growing forward, becoming wiser, stronger and better able to focus and listen to my inner voice. 

Totals

Push ups: 600/6840
Situps: 600/6840
Hand form:18/130
Weapon form:4/100
KM: 29/180
AOK: 31/212
Sparring: 22/33
Blogs: 1/8
Yoga: 30min/5 hr
Tai Chi: 20/121
MM:30/142