Got Food?

I am reading a really good book, it is called Women, Food and God by Geneen Roth. I had heard about the book from one of my friends earlier this year and recently got it from the library. The book talks about our relationship with food and how you can be in charge of that relationship. When I first started reading the book, I wasn't sure if I could relate to what the author was talking about. Then she started talking about being in the moment, being aware of where you and what you are doing. These are words to live by at kung fu, so I kept reading and discovered that there is a different way for me to look at food. I feel like I am in charge now, and I can make the right choices, healthy choices for my mind and my body. I feel like I am free of something that I didn't think that I would ever have any control over. I can make choices that are good for me without feeling like I am making some sort of sacrifice or depriving myself. I used to think that food was a means to punish or reward myself and that is not a healthy way to approach something that you need in order to thrive. I am very excited at this new approach to food and how it will impact my life. I don't think that it will be all roses and sunshine but I am liking the change so far and I am willing to work hard to make it a part of how I live my life.
Until next week, work hard and have fun.

Working Hard and Loving It!

Last weekend, I had an absolutely great time. I attended our annual forms seminar and it was the type of day that I dream about. I had the privilege of focusing on Kung Fu from 9 am to 5:30 pm. It was fantastic! The day started with Tai Chi and then a fitness class and then on to the seminar. I love spending time with my forms, I like trying to figure out how I move and how to move differently. I like when people give me feed back so that I can make changes. I even liked performing at the end, even though I was nervous and didn't do my best performance. I learned so much that day that I think that it will take me some time to properly process it all.
The next day, full of cool aches and pains from all day at Kung Fu, I participated in the Rotary Run with one of my friends. Each year, I raise money to increase awareness of suicide prevention and provide more programs for people seeking help. I love this event because I really feel like I am making a contribution to my community and I enjoy participating as well. This year we did 10 km, I am thinking about doing the half marathon next year (just for fun!)
So, this week my training has all been tied into things that I learned last weekend. I would not have thought to put some of them together but there they were.
I am working hard and having fun, are you?

It's my birthday and I'll blog if I want to!

It is my birthday today and I am going to partly use that as an excuse not to write much today. The other side of the excuse is that I had an amazing weekend and I learned a ton of stuff and I am not ready to write about it yet.
Until next week,
Work hard and have fun.

When we share

Poet: Unknown

When we share laughter, there's twice the fun;
When we share success, we surpass what we've done.

When we share problems, there's half the pain;
When we share tears, a rainbow follows rain.

When we share dreams, they become more real;
When we share secrets, it's our hearts we reveal.

If we share a smile, then our love shows;
If we share a hug, then our love grows.

If we share with someone on whom we depend,
That person becomes family or friend.

And what draws us closer and makes us all care,
Is not what we have, but the things that we share