Posativity and Attitude

I have read and re read a lot of my recent blogs.  Wow do they have a negative tone to them!  I didn't quite realize how negative they were until I stepped back and re read them. 

I don't feel that I can make the changes to my life and my Kung Fu by having this mindset.  I need to change my perspective on how I look at things.  Even in my darkest places there can be positives as long as I take the time to recognize them. 

Another area where I need to look at things differently is what Steven Covey explain as "sharpening the saw".  In essence it means to do things that are posative both mentally and physically in order to keep our mind and body or "saw" sharp.  I have been neglecting both aspects in my life and I can tell you that my "saw" is pretty dull right now.  However I sharpened the first teeth last night.  I spent the evening with my friend and his family having a wonderful supper and visit.  I also had done something that I hadn't done in years and that was strap on my hockey skates and play some pond hockey.  It was amazing to get back on the ice and play with my friend and his two young sons.  I realized after reflecting on my evening that I have to stop feeling sorry for myself and start to do the things that make me happy.  Last night was a first step in shedding my poor attitude and the start of re sharpening my "saw".

Finally, see you on the mats this evening :)

Mr. Ian Repay
Student of Silent River Kung Fu
Stony Plain, Alberta.