This Saturday will be my 3rd Tiger Challenge that
I have actually participated in (not as just the camera girl but on the mats). It was my oldest son who gave me that extra
push to finally step up and set an example; as he said “if I should, so should
you!” He was absolutely right. I had made
excuses previous years and up to that point had no intention of ever going for
my black belt. Then something amazing
happened. As I was spending so much time
practicing, I started to see things differently. Up to that point I didn’t realize just how
much Kung Fu had become a part of me and just how much I had changed and
grown. This was a turning point for
me. It changed my direction and focus
and put me on the path I now find myself.
I know better than anyone how hard it can be to get up in
front of fellow team mates, fellow students and instructors, but the benefits
of following through far outweigh the fear and anxiety. It is so easy to find an excuse not to
participate in something that may gently push you out of comfort zones but the
rewards of stepping up to the plate and giving it everything you got may just
have some pretty great and maybe unexpected results.
Alana Regier
http://alanaregier.blogspot.ca
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