I think my age is catching up with my outward appearance, and instead of being a child with an adult appearance I suddenly find myself in actual adulthood. The past 6 months have been overwhelming, with working full time, stumbling around the bureaucracy that is university application, and having to cope with painful health problems. Suddenly finding myself in the adult world has taken it's toll on my training, too. I think that I was too caught up in the unfamiliarity of it all and sort of shelled up when it came to my training. I am stepping out of my comfort zone into the responsibilities of adulthood, and the same can be said with starting UBBT 7.
Fear is what is preventing me from achieving many of my goals, including black belt. Instead of protecting myself from perceived harm, I must embrace everything that makes me uneasy. How else am I to grow from new experiences if I don't let myself have any? So I have decided: that if something scares me, then I should do it. It's not like I have anything to lose. Starting school, moving out, and the UBBT is a huge step outside of my comfort zone, but I am excited for the prospect of progressing as a person.
Karissa Martin
Silent River Kung Fu
Stony Plain, AB
www.silentriverkungfu.com
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