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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