It's very easy to look at one's goal list and assume that's what they got (or not) as a result of a year long event. X number of pushups, situps, Kempo reps, kicks represent only what's on the surface of achievement. However when one looks below the surface, the list of real accomplishments may be not only many, but also very surprising. When I reflect on this past year, I received a lot of gifts and some came from left field. A list gives an example of what was really accomplished as a result of a year long, can't quit, up/down/left/right event.
A training schedule and system that works for me.
A team of team mates that provided mentorship, help, and support.
An evolution of a circle of like-minded and action-oriented friends who gather monthly to explore tastes and boast culinary skills.
Immense personal and Spiritual growth in directions I didn't anticipate.
Deep gratitude for the leaps and steps I have taken thus far and continue to take.
Access to amazing materials, books, and programs.
Deepened awareness, listening and understanding of my body's requirements in regards to nutrition, activity, and movement. Gluten-free replacement method didn't work, but gluten-reduced with high raw does.
Increased awareness and acknowledgement of my inner guidance and the directional signs that appear before me. The signs get more intense when ignored, trust me on this one.
Beliefs and boundaries that are challenged, questioned, and pushed in order to determine mine and non-mine. To tag along, the amount of support I have when I am in self-doubt.
My glass art taken to and projected to a whole new level and experience and learning.
Self-healing and empathy
A greater definition of what I truly want in life and who I am. Aka my life purpose.
A realization of the type and value of support that I actually give especially to Dennis. This was a big a-ha as the support is non-monetary and is of huge value.
Greater awareness of when I'm buying my own baloney and the punt needed to quit buying it.
Friends with whom I can have a great conversations with on a great variety of topics and when the chips are down, our backs are covered.
I am sure that upon more reflection more things will appear. And yes, this all was accomplished through the pushups, the situps, the forms, the blogging, the torch time and what not.
The one question remains: knowing then what I know now, would I embark on this event again? The answer: why wouldn't I?
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