past,present and future

So, time to reflect on the previous year...well, on the last 2 really. Its always interesting to look at the goals I chose, see which ones I did or avoided and why. I'm happy with how some of the goals have become habit--pushups, situps, reading challenging books, acts of kindness, and the km challenge surprised me with how much ground I do cover in a day. I still like having a goal that is totally focussed on my family--dates with each of them was the goal this year. The requirements of sparring I have yet to successfully complete--but I see the growth trying has given me. Same with the demo requirement--I hate stepping on stage, but I have forced myself to do it, and have grown and enjoyed the company of my teammates because of that challenge. Looking back on my past journals, I think the biggest thing I take away this year is the bonding the team has done--even if it took half the year for us to figure out how. Its awesome how we learn from and about each other, and how we complement each other as a team. Another thing I've noticed is I'm learning to listen to my body, my health, and my spirit,and learning ways to stay balanced and to figure out whats right or wrong. I'm trying to heal--on many levels--and grow on many levels. Meditation and reflection has been something I desperately needed but didnt see, until it became a goal. So...advice? Hmm. Dont kill yourself to get the numbers--be smart and train smart; if you get injured it can really set you back. Make this a journey that is more than physical--make goals that include your family, and give you growth in other ways than just the physical. And dont be freaked out about things like the demos or sparring--nothing else forces you to grow and improve like they do. Enjoy the journey--and do it at the speed that seems right to you.