Thursday 14 February 2013

Change


Although Saturday night has me feeling a little anxious and excited, the last couple of weeks I have been thinking a lot about what happens after the 16th.  How is my kung fu journey going to change?    How does one make a shift from working toward a goal of preparing for a black belt to one of filling the role and living up to the responsibilities of a black belt? What do I need to change, adjust or work on so that I have something of value to contribute to the school?

Over the last 6.5 years, I have been fortunate to have a variety of different instructors.  I have got something different from each one, that extra special quality that they possess that gives them a different approach in their teaching.  Maybe it is a style that is encouraging and patient, maybe it is one that pushes you harder in a positive way, and maybe it is leadership whether outspoken or more of a silent leader setting by example.  The qualities are endless with each having its place and value, altogether making Silent River the school it is.  Honestly, I’m excited and a little nervous of what lies ahead.  Where do I fit in?  I trust my instructors in that they saw something of value in me, something that I can bring to the school.  I am going to now have to find that ‘place’ where I can offer the most.  I know as I continue to learn and grow, what I will be able to contribute to Silent River will also continue to change.

 

Alana Regier


 

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