I open every class saying:
I will pratice in the Spirit of Tae Kwon Do
Having Courtesy for fellow students
Loyalty for my Instructor
and Respect for my juniors and seniors, Sir!
I close every class saying:
I shall persevere to live in the Spirit of Tae Kwon Do
Having Honor with others
Integrity within myself
and Self Control in my actions, Sir!
As I grow in the pursuit of my sport, I am learning to persevere. There are times in class when I want to quit, and I punch, kick, and try harder. I attend each class with complete focus on doing my personal best. My worst critic is the perfectionist in me. There is a part of me that feels that if I can't do something perfectly, I should not even do it all. Getting my ass kicked in my classes each week is teaching me that perseverance is about the journey along the way and enjoying the trials, tribulations and victories in this glorious (and supremely rewarding) experience. Translating this to other areas of my life will be truly enlightenment. One step at a time ....
As I work toward discovering the Black Belt within myself, I want to exude the Spirit of Tae Kwon Do in everything that I do. I am now feeling the connection to my career and my relationships. I now know that I will not accept anything less than excellence from myself and those around me. And instead of being in a constant state of competition, empowering others and building them up is the true art of leadership.
It's truly exciting to see myself change physically, mentally and emotionally since I began my first class in my dojang. I am forever changed!
Kihap!!!
Dedie
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