The Circle is Closing

Well here we are at the end of another year, man time flies. It has been a pretty good year overall though. I hit a lot of milestones in my training and created a whole pile of other stuff to work on and improve. Gotta love how it all works in a circle, even if at times it can be an oblong one.

As another year grows to completion, as does opportunity. Now is a chance to look back at what goals you set out to do, how you did or didn't reach them. Gaining knowledge and experience by overcoming and failing as you work towards your goals gives a base to build the next stage of your training. This knowledge both good and bad, can be carried forward and given an opportunity to either diminish or grow. Once you remove inefficiency or distractions you have now created some tools with serious potential and versatility. Sometimes the filtration doesn't work so well and needs attention before anything can start moving ahead. Other times it's like jet fuel and your gone. Obstacles are built to different and seemingly impossible heights and lengths, emotionally and physically challenging, as are bridges. The most important thing is advancement no matter how slow, just keep the steps going forward and embrace the determination of backwards sucks ass. There are those around that can help, be grateful for that and appreciate it. As this act in itself teaches self awareness to others in need and removes the self.

 The beginning of the year required a lot of work to get the wheels rolling, I came in heavy so to speak and perhaps some tools I never used before and others I forgot needed to be on the front lines, whether I liked it or not. I stuck to the plan this year as best I could and reached to those I needed to and accepted with respect, those who offered. I took on a difficult task with the correct frame of mind and maintained determination to see it through to the next level. Mostly because there was not going to be a next year. If I couldn't get my head on straight and attempt the rank of Black Belt to my absolute best, then I probably never will. This wasn't something I was just willing to throw away. So I stayed true to the best of my abilities and continue down the path. I have two strong Sihings to keep me company and help me see it through, and Sifu's that share their knowledge and offer support. A whole team of martial artists and a great school. Yeah I would have to say it's been a great Year.

Happy New Year everyone, see you next year.