Thanks Again Kung Fu!

I wasn't always able to make the connections between Kung Fu and life outside of the Kwoon. Now I experience connections and the benefits of Kung Fu frequently. It's in the way I try to live my life, my constantly changing perspective and evolution, my struggles, my failures and successes. 

I recently took on a task that most likely I wouldn't have agreed to 2 years ago. A friend from high school passed away in August after battling cancer for the 3rd time. In the early days after being diagnosed, my friend Linda was focused on planning and making arrangements for the end of her life. During one of our visits she had asked me to do a eulogy at her celebration of life and I found myself saying - hmm..., ok, yes. 

Linda's celebration of life took place this past Friday and yes, I did go up and give a eulogy in honor of my friend. And I thank Kung Fu from the bottom of my heart for preparing me and giving me the confidence and capability to take on such an important role.

When Linda's daughter asked me in September if I would still be willing to do a eulogy, there was a moment where I paused briefly before again answering yes. And surprisingly, I didn't find myself overly anxious or stressed about getting up in front of people to talk. After writing the eulogy I practiced reading it out loud numerous times and made a few tweaks. I'm not sure if one can ever be fully prepared for reading a eulogy to a large group of grieving friends and family. The one thing I didn't account for was the emotion in the room. I knew it was going to be difficult, but it wasn't until I was up at the podium speaking that I realized how much emotion there was to get past in order deliver the eulogy and honor my friend.

Thanks again Kung Fu!