Wednesday, January 8, 2014

To the Launchpad



2013 was a different year for me as I went through a lot of growth, healing, discovery, and changes. Add in a major injury to put things into a tailspin followed by frustration and a new perspective. 2014 has been birthed and the question I am asked is “am I willing?” Even though I’m not on the Horse team next year, I have my goals set out for the next year and yes, I will be keeping up with the blogging.
First of all Kung Fu. I am taking a step back to answer the question of “what is a black belt?” Right now it’s a question that I do not have a clear answer for and one that I need before I proceed to my grading year because if not, it will be one long and frustrating year. As for training, I am focusing on the rebuilding of my shoulder and using more functional exercises that use a wider range of muscles to increase my strength and endurance. Because the shoulder is a complex joint with many muscles surrounding, I am proceeding mindfully and slowly because when one muscle is in a hissy fit, they all join in. To tell the truth, numbers and I don’t mesh because I focus too much on the number and my quality falls to pot. Therefore, instead of repetitions for forms and kicks, I am setting a time frame in which to practice in (example 15 minutes), setting a timer, and focusing solely on the task at hand. I have a schedule set for my week that includes my morning Monday/ Wednesday classes, Sihing classes starting in February, Saturday fitness classes, and GSP Rushfit. The whole purpose of this is to use my martial arts to train for and run in the Death Race in August. For some unknown reason I want in this race.
Right now I am re-branding my glass art from SherriD Lampwork Glass to Creative Spirit Glassworks and the latter reflects more of who I am. Starting on Monday, I will be working on the launch of me as a glass artist through my website and social media. I will make a blog post with links when that happens. One thing that revealed itself is that I have been tap dancing around who I am as a glass artist and not going into the depths of who I am and the expression of my art. What’s my vision for me as a glass artist? Good question that I am focusing on right now. One thing that I know is that I am a healer and I am to bring healing through my art in whatever way that shows up. Memorial work comes to me (again) so I have a feeling there’s a place for me there and my work will be different than what’s out there for memorial pieces. I don’t have the answers as to how or the complete panoramic view of my vision, but what I do have is a start and a willingness to trust and go forward.
As for Goodies On Tap, I will still make my fudge, still test an ocean’s worth of recipes, and what will transpire is a food blog that will be a review site of recipes, books, sites, gadgets, and whatever else I can think of. Of course the theme is gluten-free, dairy-free, and whole food with the slant being mostly Paleo. Speaking of food, I will also be paying very close attention as to how I feel and my performance after eating certain foods. There may be some more tweaking coming along.
To answer the question “am I willing?” The answer is a deep “yes.” That does not mean that I know how or am fearless, it means that I’m willing to move one step further along my path of Mastery and trust that the answers will come to me on a need to know basis. When I need to know, it will be revealed. 
Sherri Donohue

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