Next month looks like things are changing for me.
I will be starting a new job which entails an early morning travel to Edmonton everyday.
My husband and I are essentially going to be switching roles. He will stay at home more than I as I take on the bureaucratic logistical world of aviation from Monday to Friday.
It will be good for us financially as a household and a step up for me career wise..however..
I have to admit I am not completely excited.
The challenge for me is to stay grounded. Time management is going to be paramount to keep balance in my life. I dread the thought of becoming another desk jockey caught up in a world of mediocrity, coming home too tired to have fun with my family or workout.
I reflect on what the UBBT means to me and how it has become a valuable tool.
So far it has been easy street, working part time, my schedule has been flexible enough to shift things around week by week to suit my needs and playschool has given me extra time to train.
That is all gone now and the real test will begin.
I am scared, apprehensive, maternally guilt ridden and I don't want the downtown office tower to suck the life out of me.
This is my challenge, this is my test.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Re-evaluate
I was out of town for a couple of days last week and when I came back I did my usual routine of catching up on emails and local news. This included reading the local paper and I was pleasantly surprised to find a 3 page write up on Silent River Kung Fu, more specifically on Master Brinker and the UBBT.
I also had the enjoyment of watching the video he forwarded of the demo that was performed at the Trade show this last weekend.
It made me proud to be associated with the SRKF organization and the person responsible.
This prompted me to review my requirements and goals. Feeling bad about missing some training because of work I felt the need to drive harder. I spent some time trying to figure out what I could add and where I could fit in the extra stuff.
After a little frustration I realized I think I was missing the point.
If you are honest with yourself and challenge yourself the goals you set should be obtainable.
I did not put everything on my plate for a reason.
I would rather be able to put 110 percent into 10 goals the 80 percent into 20 goals.
There are some basic philosophies that are attached to the UBBT and the concept of a Black Belt and one of them is Quality..another is staying in the moment.
It is more important to focus on the Quality of what you do and in order to do so, a person must stay in the moment.
This includes what you do outside of the Kwoon. I try very hard to bring this to all that I do.
So even though I may be out of town and working or doing other things that are not martial arts related, I think it is vital to have that mentality with everything you do and with everyone that you interact with.
This is what I need to keep in front of me at all times.
I know the days are coming when I will have more time for myself and then I can pursue more things I want to do but in the meantime I will take what I am learning from SRKF and the UBBT and apply it to all aspects of my life.
By the way, nice job on the Demo!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
I also had the enjoyment of watching the video he forwarded of the demo that was performed at the Trade show this last weekend.
It made me proud to be associated with the SRKF organization and the person responsible.
This prompted me to review my requirements and goals. Feeling bad about missing some training because of work I felt the need to drive harder. I spent some time trying to figure out what I could add and where I could fit in the extra stuff.
After a little frustration I realized I think I was missing the point.
If you are honest with yourself and challenge yourself the goals you set should be obtainable.
I did not put everything on my plate for a reason.
I would rather be able to put 110 percent into 10 goals the 80 percent into 20 goals.
There are some basic philosophies that are attached to the UBBT and the concept of a Black Belt and one of them is Quality..another is staying in the moment.
It is more important to focus on the Quality of what you do and in order to do so, a person must stay in the moment.
This includes what you do outside of the Kwoon. I try very hard to bring this to all that I do.
So even though I may be out of town and working or doing other things that are not martial arts related, I think it is vital to have that mentality with everything you do and with everyone that you interact with.
This is what I need to keep in front of me at all times.
I know the days are coming when I will have more time for myself and then I can pursue more things I want to do but in the meantime I will take what I am learning from SRKF and the UBBT and apply it to all aspects of my life.
By the way, nice job on the Demo!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Exhausted
So I am beat.
I finally put my son to bed and I have nothing left. I wonder where he gets his endless energy from, then it dawned on me, these little guys listen to their bodies. He plays hard and then out of the blue he shuts down. Anywhere at anytime these little guys can power snooze. It seems when he does this, an hour later, he is fully charged and up and running 110 percent!
I thought, wouldn't it be great if we could get away with that too. 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the middle of the job just prop yourself up for 30 minutes and have a little snooze. You would feel refreshed and back online ...all systems go. Maybe we could even get away with a couple of naps a day, wherever and whenever needed.
If you could invent a sleep tank gauge then you could justify all the stops you need to make in order to refuel...especially if your an older vintage like myself!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
I finally put my son to bed and I have nothing left. I wonder where he gets his endless energy from, then it dawned on me, these little guys listen to their bodies. He plays hard and then out of the blue he shuts down. Anywhere at anytime these little guys can power snooze. It seems when he does this, an hour later, he is fully charged and up and running 110 percent!
I thought, wouldn't it be great if we could get away with that too. 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the middle of the job just prop yourself up for 30 minutes and have a little snooze. You would feel refreshed and back online ...all systems go. Maybe we could even get away with a couple of naps a day, wherever and whenever needed.
If you could invent a sleep tank gauge then you could justify all the stops you need to make in order to refuel...especially if your an older vintage like myself!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
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