Perhaps no one was more surprised than me when I took up a Martial Art a few weeks ago.
It really wasn’t something that I had consciously set out to do. However a couple of things had occurred prior to me setting foot in the school, which must have planted the seed somewhere in my subconscious. I had always known if anyone tried to attack me my only defence would be to scream, (I have never been in a fight in my life, not even as a child with my brother and sister). Also I had done some research on the benefits of Martial Arts for people with ADHD and it did seem really interesting.
So when my local Martial Art school had their door open, a sign mentioning self-defence, and invitation for people to go in for a visit, I thought why not?
I asked the owner and master black belt, a few key questions. Does it matter that I have never been in a fight? Will I break any bones? And can I keep my nails? (Pointing to my freshly manicured nails) when I got satisfactory answers, “No” to all of them, I decided to sign up.
I never dreamt in a million years how much fun it would be, how empowering it would be… or how sore I would be. After my first class, I had take painkillers for following 3 days and it was a full 6 days before my body was ready for another class. However I do believe I have discovered a new passion, and there is nothing more exciting than that.
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Hi Jacqueline,
This is a really good post. I find that I am at the stage where I need to find more things that I am passionate about. Knowing that you did something that you never considered to be you is very inspirational. It makes me think of what things are me which I always rejected in the past because of my limiting beliefs and insecurities.
HI Dimitri
Its great to try new things and give yourself permission to stop if its not for you. At the beginning of the year I started to play tennis. While it was fun it didn’t totally grab me. Kung Fu on the other hand has totally stolen my heart and I am meeting some amazing new people at the same time.
Be open to trying everything and if its not for you, move on to the next thing till you find your new passion.
Let me know how you get on!!
warmly
Jacqueline