Practice, Patience & Perfection

When we speak about developing skills...in relation to movement there are a few words that come to mind...that are also the perfect metaphor for the development of the mind.

Practice: continually practicing to be better in my movement has changed the way I look, feel and interpret whats going on. Sounds ridiculous, but its not until you really know your body; strengths, weakness, limitations that you discover something about your own character and sense of self. Your perspective on life changes, your perception of what happens to you is changed because you know that you are totally accountable as the driver of your destiny.

For instance in the last 2 weeks (even less) I reconnected with a great bunch of people. For 5 days straight, we got hammered physically and the only thing that then keeps you going, because the body has clearly left the building, is the will to be there, the thirst for knowledge, the thrill of the limitless possibilities, the desire to be more.

A cool little quote...

Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.

Is a Virtue...

Patience: refers to "all good things come to those who wait". By this I mean, progression. Being certain that life presents to you what you need to learn when you are ready to learn it. Just like the body will adapt and make changes when "with consistent practice"  you show up on the mat time and time again to reinforce to the body that it is ready to move along to something more complex. At times we all wish that things could of happened yesterday, but you soon learn and appreciate more that all the hard work pays off in the end. I find this to be a real test of my character. Right now, I am so ready to depart and commence my journey. But I know that wishing time away and not being present to all the good stuff going on in my life is not the answer. So therefore I savour every moment and am present to what is currently going on...and its good shit! Blessed!

Perfection: