Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Tiger Challenge


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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