The Journey

A journey is defined as ‘an act of travelling from one place to another.’

Each journey is made up of pieces. It encompasses so many little details, that when you put them all together, make a beautiful picture. If you take the time and look closely at a success you have experienced, and dissect the journey little by little, you will surprise yourself. Every detail, no matter how minute they may seem, has contributed in some way to how your journey has turned out, each piece playing a part.  In picking apart these little pieces, you can learn so much about yourself and what you are capable of.  You may learn that you are strong when you think you are weak. You may learn you are confident when you feel little. You may learn you are loved when you feel alone.  You may learn you inspire when you think your presence doesn’t make a difference.  You may learn where you belong when you feel lost.

In every moment of doubt, weakness and frustration, one only has to look back at past journeys to confirm that you got what it takes and if you pursue it with gusto and truly see, acknowledge and appreciate each part; your result will be success.  It may not be the success you planned, however, a success it will be!

Alana Regier

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Once upon a time, a long time ago...

Yesterday I ran across this picture of my first day of Kung Fu. Looking at how the height difference between Kayden and I has reversed itself, tells me it’s been a while.

 

Like many others, I started as the mom and wife on the sidelines. One whispered ‘that looks like fun’ had my husband placing a uniform in my hands saying ‘you start on Monday.’ It was a cold weekend in our home.  However, what was a bit of an unconventional start began a journey that lasted a distance with many valleys, long climbs, and downhills out of control along with mountain tops that would take my breath away. As I look at this photo I remember very clearly what it was about Kung Fu and more specifically Silent River that caught my interest and continued to bring me back through the doors every class.  What I remember standing out was the respect, humility, hard work and compassion I saw being taught and practiced.  I saw Silent River as a school that placed value and instilled qualities that I held high and ones that complimented what I believed and tried to practice in my own life. These are the qualities that still today I believe build men and women of character and integrity, something lacking in so many these days.

I have learned so many lessons in the last 12 years, been given opportunities to grow and contribute to the community and world I live, and I am thankful for each one. I know that the last 12 years have helped reinforce that what I put into something will determine what I get out. If I invest little or nothing, I can’t rightfully expect much in return. I have gained a confidence to try things that at an earlier time I allowed fear to hold me back from. I have been inspired and motivated to push and pursue. I have built meaningful relationships while sharing sweat and tears and even blood with some wonderful people. So for all of these moments and memories I am very grateful.

Alana Regier

http://alanaregier.blogspot.ca