Odds and Ends

A few thoughts I had after class tonight...

Sifu Brinker led class tonight and besides him, Sifu M. Playter, Sifu Langner, and Sifu Langner were also there. It was really nice to have so many Sifus to correct us as we were going through combinations. I was corrected a few times and each time I didn't even realize that I was doing something wrong until it was pointed out to me. I will admit that sometimes I get frustrated when I get corrected if I'm doing something wrong, mostly when I'm already trying to fix it but my body is not cooperating. But in the end I'm thankful for the extra instruction because it sucks when you practice a technique at home extensively, when all the while you're doing it wrong and a few small corrections were all that was needed.

I stopped to shovel snow after class and Sifu Masterson and family were already there and she answered a few questions I had about Shaolin Fitness class. When she answered my questions, her enthusiasm really came through and it really struck me how awesome everyone is at SRKF. As far as I'm concerned, volunteering to help with Adopt a Driveway, helping with renos, and joining the I Ho Chuan were some of the best decisions I've ever made. Getting involved is the best way to get to know everyone and there are so many great people here. I wonder if Silent River attracts awesome people or just makes everyone awesome. Maybe a little of both. 

I went to the store to pick up a few groceries on the way home and when I was in line to pay, I noticed how people seem to go out of their way to not talk to others, or even look at them. Everyone just looks down or stares straight ahead. I'm as guilty of this as anyone and I wonder if this is a symptom of why I'm behind on my acts of kindness. I'm going through life, oblivious to what's going on around me. A perfect example of this is the adult beginner class. There is a new student in our class. She has been here for a few weeks but I realized tonight that I haven't even bothered to stop and introduce myself.  How awful is that? I will definitely introduce myself next class but it shouldn't have taken this long for me to do so. I am going to make an effort to be more mindful of those around me from now on.

Cory Smid
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