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:

MYOB

I haven't blogged in a few days, it seems that lots has been happening, my head space is clear, relaxed, focused and content. So whats been happening...

I went to yoga for the first time in about 10 days this morning, felt tighter than usual but due to changes in my training and allot more intensity, this was expected. But have come out of there feeling great.

I have also been spending time catching up with the people that I will miss while I am gone. So more alcohol than normal is being consumed. Not excessive, but more than normal. But to offset this and create a more balanced Liz Smiz, I have got back into my sand running with a good friend from work. She's actually my little partner in crime at work on a wed and fri, so hanging out with someone fresh and new to my life is also awesome.

I titled this post MYOB, because we all need to mind / manage our own business (life love etc) before we can pass judgement or help someone else manage theirs. I say this diplomatically because it was also partly my doing, involving a friend (well ex girlfriend) in something that is going on for me presently. Things are cool now, we had a discussion and to make her happy and to disconnect her from what was / is going on I had to tell a little white lie. Sometimes necessary when someone clearly does not understand the crux of the situation and will continue to deposit judgmental statements and opinions. My lesson is learnt... I now know where she stands, I care for her as a friend but as I am a grown woman I can handle my business just fine. Nuff said!

Exactly 4 Weeks Today!

It's all finally coming together, yep, exactly 4 weeks till I depart this 'is'land girked by sea.

Today woke up feeling great after having my best mate Eug over for a Winter BBQ! stretched and laughed all night! Went to yoga, missed the class cuz of Sydney traffic...grrrr and then got home in an energetic rage of "I need to run"! went for a run, played with flow fit, plyo metric jumps and lunges, more flow fit and of course hand stands, head stands and forearm balance. As you do...

Tomorrow I start my tactfit program, which has me doing 'commando' using tabata protocol! considering I spent 5 days doing this stuff already, my body feels great and is buzzing to get into this 26 day + 1 day program.

Blog may get boring, but fuck it!! I thought I was bitching and moaning about head space before, but now I will really have something to bitch about! I might just add here that I'm feeling the most together I have felt in a long time and now the only thing left to do is just train my ass before my departure!...why not!