Just more learning

This was an amazing workout week. I managed to stay on task, even when the very tempting opportunity to have tea and chit chat with one of my friends was presented. The more I trained, the better I felt about myself and my goals. Taking consistent action has a profound affect on taking consistent action, for me. I kicked, sweated, repeated my forms until I couldn't and then at the end of the week, I stepped way out of my comfort box completely. I performed my forms on video tape for the purpose of studying how I move and how I can improve that movement. I was so nervous going in, I couldn't believe that I had agreed to use such a training tool. What could I possible learn that couldn't be accomplished in front of the mirror at the kwoon? Was I wrong!!!! Right after the taping, I brought my precious tape home and watched it. I was surprised that I was able to watch with some objectivity and learn something about how I am moving. It was completely cool. I am looking forward to seeing that tape many more times to see what I can learn. ( Of course, I have experienced a slight technology glitch, I can't seem to locate the videos on the camera, I am sure that I will figure it out!!!!!).
Those weren't the only learning moments that occurred this week. I received some feedback and instead of responding in a negative manner, I accepted what I heard and incorporated it into my training. It wasn't long ago that I would not have been able to process that type of information that quickly or with a positive outcome. It felt fantastic when all was said and done. (Of course, I am skipping over the crying and self-pity part of the purposes of keeping this positive.). I feel more in charge of who I am and the impact that the world around me can have on my mood, affect and ability to accomplish the things that I want.