same old

I've been really wishy washy with what I wanted to write about this week, it feels like I'm always writing about the same things. But kung fu is on my mind 24/7 right now. Every day there is ups and downs and always the anxiety about being ready to grade in October, and whether I will even be eligible to grade if I don't break my boards one day soon. One good thing about NOT breaking boards in front of a whole bunch of people is that it really gets rid of any ego you may have been harboring. I feel like a brand new white belt. It has also been a very good wake up call about my technique- the boards don't allow anything less than perfect, and it's humbling.

Today I got some much needed perspective after reading a blog post. Suddenly all of the things that feel insurmountable seem so small in comparison to the hurdles some people face. There is a lot to be learned from others about how to face adversity with strength and positivity rather than buckling and admitting defeat.