Level 10

It’s been an interesting week. I have never been really consistent in doing pushups and situps outside of class so I have been constantly sore, but I am also seeing an improvement in both areas already.
The acts of kindness continue to be a bit of a struggle. Something I’ve noticed is that it’s not even doing the act itself but getting someone to accept it. I have gotten some weird looks and “no thanks” when I’ve tried to let someone in front of me in a line up or take their shopping cart back along with my own. It makes me think about what I’m like when someone does the same for me. I have this big thing with not wanting to put other people out, so am I doing the same thing? I wonder how many times I’ve inadvertently rebuffed an act of kindness. Same goes for just taking a compliment when someone gives you one. Instead of all the oh, well, not really or it’s not that great or whatever, just saying thanks lets that person know you appreciate the compliment. So in addition to doing my acts of kindness I will make myself more open to accepting them too.
I have recently had the opportunity to help in the kids classes in the evening. It's been fun working with kids, plus my own are in there so it's fun for them too. The other night Master Brinker talked to the kids about being on level 10, giving 100%. He told them that we can't always be on level ten but we should always try to be there, always give your best. I always want to be able to say that I did my best and gave it everything I had, no matter what it is that I'm doing. Imagine what a place the world would be if we were all giving 100%.