New Steps

It’s been a few days of silence. I guess I haven’t had much to say lately. The past few days have been a bit up and down, to be honest.

The time in the mountains was enjoyable, but it left me feeling worn. I haven’t felt like I’m making the kind of forward progress I want in my training. The truth is, I think I need to start setting some goals for the rest of the year — something to measure the steps I’m taking.

I’m always improving, but when things start tightening up, it doesn’t always feel that way.

But today is a new day, with new adventures ahead. Maybe it’s time to introduce Qigong and running into the mix. Time to step it up a bit more. I know I can always do more. That much is clear.

This morning’s training was great.
The difference this time was simple: I joined three other students for Horse Whisk, so we’re a group of four now. That means more one-on-one time with the coach, and that’s been invaluable for my learning.

At this stage, Horse Whisk feels like fun — but I have to remind myself it’s early days, and we’re really just focusing on the basics.

As always, there will be good sessions and bad ones. I’ll experience all the emotions that come with learning something new.

I also did some standing meditation this morning, and I plan to keep that going. It’s a simple practice, but it genuinely makes a difference in how I feel.

Hands floating — the sensation is powerful.