Last night was for me my official return to BJJ and WestSide. Since I’ve been absent a number of things have changed in my life. But the biggest change I saw after last night was in myself. I’ve spent a lot of time, since quitting in March, directing my thoughts more toward the journey and not so much the goal. Granted, I do have dreams of how I’d like my future to be, but I’m spending less time focusing on the long term and instead enjoying more the short term. I’m learning how to be more in the moment.
I still task myself with quite a bit. But I’m not freaking out if I miss one or two or more things on my list that day (ie. studying French, mastering a new programming language, exercising, working on my motorcycle rebuild, etc.). It also makes for a happier home because I’m also easier to be around and I’m enjoying and appreciating time with my family.
So as for class last night I can honestly say that I loved every minuet of it. And I’m doing it because I enjoy it, and not because I feel that I’m missing out on something if I don’t.