Last night I came to realize something about the Kwoon. It
seems to have the power to influence me to do things that I might not normally
do. As I was leaving last night after class, Sifu Playter asked me if I was
excited for the 1000 pushups and situps this weekend. I replied that I was
probably not going to participate as I wanted to concentrate on getting my 180
done each day and last time I was sore for a couple of days after trying for
1000. I don’t even remember what her specific response was (sorry Sifu). All I
know is that she made me feel like it would be ridiculous to not go for 1000.
To clarify – it wasn’t in a negative way. She didn’t berate me; she didn’t make
me feel guilty. I suppose she just made me see clearly.
This is not the first time this has happened to me either. From
volunteering to help with adopt-a-driveway to signing up for the I Ho Chuan,
there have been several instances where I just decided to do something out of
my comfort zone and each time after, I asked myself what the heck I was doing. To
be clear – I don’t have any regrets. I’m excited for the I Ho Chuan and shoveling
snow has, to my surprise, been a lot of fun. It’s just strange that the Kwoon
(and the people in it) seem to have this effect on me. I wonder if this is the
same for others.
It is definitely a magical place for me! I'm so glad that you will be joining us tomorrow for 1000 push ups and sit ups, if you are sore switch your day off to Sat. this week:)
ReplyDeleteI'll probably need two rest days after going for 1000. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone! I had full intentions of talking to Sifu Brinker to tell him I wasn't going to do the Horse Team this year. Here I am...on the horse team. You'll be amazed at what you will accomplish around this very unique group of people.
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