15 Minutes Minimun

Mastery in our career and consciousness simply requires that we constantly produce results beyond the ordinary.

K, so. Hers is the plan. I'm gonna call it "15 min mimimum". I know that this year has been curve ball after curve ball for a lot of folks and it is sounding like an old record at this time. But I think that is part of the problem with me and my training. "Oh, it's just not a good day today, I'll get it done tomorrow."  or  "Its not like I don't have half a year to go I'll catch up sometime"  or my personal one  " I simply don't have time."

Thinking about what Sifu Brinker said this evening, and what I think that I Ho Chuan is, is that discipline and respect for my peers and teachers, but also for myself. I have never had delusions about Kung Fu being easy, but it never really wanting to reach the final goal.

I know it sounds dumb but it never really was about a black belt for me. Never about reaching a final goal. I really dislike when things just ... end.  I just loved learning and being able to know that I could push myself to the limits was enough. I was one of those people who did start at Silent River because I wanted to keep myself active and find out how to do a martial art. And it was that way for a long time. 

I quit during my final year of highschool due to not being able to keep up doing both homework and diplomas. I didn't return right away either. There was always something that came up. Whether it was financially, family or college. It was always one thing after another. It wasn't till once again when college became something that I could manage that I went back. Once again not called to becoming a black belt or a goal, but to simply learn and enjoy. 

To be honest, its not till this year that I really wanted to have a goal. To have a purpose in what I do at the kwoon and at home. Last year, I really admired that people were pushing themselves at I Ho Chuan. That they had a determination and they strived towards that goal, no holds bar. It got me thinking that " I want that" That growth and change that comes with descipline and respect and I finally think that I want that black belt.

I have been thinking on this for a while. And I know that change won't be easy. So I am asking all of you to be patient with me as I try and grow.......

Okay I kinda got away with myself there... whoo thanks for sticking with me this far!

So here is the plan. Each day I am going to write a blog. They won't all be long and they won't all be bangers. And I doubt that I am going to post them all to Kwoon talk. BUT!! I am going to write them! For FIFTEEN MIN MINIMUN!! I am going to sit down at my computer and writer something. For the first bit I thinks its gonna be about Master by Stewart Emery. Or maybe it will be something cool I learned about that day.

I want to strive, and change, and grow and learn. I want to go above and beyond the ordinary. 

So once again, thanks for sticking with me and I hope that y'all are having a wonderful Summer and staying safe! See ya Thursday!