On Friday, it was mentioned that it should not be difficult at all to find multiple hours in a day to commit to kung fu. I wholeheartedly agree, and I think I'm one of many who have realized just how much of our day is dedicated to kung fu.
For the last two days my task has been to reorganize all the code books, reference books, OH&S books, phone books, training books, regulation books.... alot of books. I never thought I could work up a sweat by playing librarian. But I really applied myself, thinking about how much easier it will be in the future for all my co-workers and myself to assemble reports and the like. It took alot of self motivation, self control and a bit of a back ache to do it. Things that I was taught and developed through kung fu, no?
In the car on the way to and from work I've been listening and relistening to one specific song, the one I want to perform with at next years Tiger Challenge. I can see myself flipping around and kicking butt and I'm faster than light. Sifu Edge would be proud. I find myself twitching as I'm driving in time with the moves in my head. My heart rate is increasing just thinking about what I want to do with this piece of music. This time, I'm not letting myself dismiss it.
I'm working to correct my posture in an attempt to aid my centre. I run through my forms in my mind when I get frustrated with a report or a crew. Just doing this calms me down or lifts me up and brings me back to the present. I replay the words of my peers and my instructors whenever I feel like just being lazy or when I need a perk up. I remember my conversation with Master Brinker every time I crave a coffee (it works half the time). I fold one more crane everytime I feel depressed after hearing the news.
Kung fu is a life style that I wouldn't trade for anything. The confidence you gain and the drive you find go so far in creating a life that is worth living and a world that is worth saving. I challenge anyone who does not feel the same to ask yourself honestly if kung fu hasn't changed you, if it isn't worth the time and the money and the effort. If you don't believe so, then you haven't yet developed the lifestyle and you haven't immersed yourself in kung fu and everything that it pertains to.
1 comment:
haha. I'm very proud, but you stole my song! I have already claimed every possible cool song there is out there, including that one. Actually, I had a demo planned out for that song last year. The orange green kids almost did that song, then I heard against me and changed last minute. So I guess since I changed my mind you can have it, but only this one. I claim every other cool song there is out there. ;P keep at it chick! If you need someone's butt to kick let me know.
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