Continue Your Path
Been some time since I’ve written… wow good golly miss molly. I’d be lying if I said the root cause behind my absence is due to the pandemic and adjustments that come along with it, but it’s just pure laziness if I were to be honest. Gosh thinking back in my Concordia days I was very busy… from reading textbooks to submitting research papers to completing my practicum that my only excuse for not blogging was my busy education. Looking back since I’ve graduated however (which I’m grateful for), I’ve avoided staring at another monitor screen. Since then it’s been weighed down on me that I’ve become complacent… To the point where work became my primary focus. Along with Looking at the future and making sure I didn’t go jobless with businesses shutting down due to COVID. I did consider myself lucky to remain with my employer, however part of me forgets the therapeutic importance of writing. I tend to have the imposter syndrome from time to time. Meaning I allow people’s thoughts or concepts get the best of me which can lead to questioning my motives. When you hold on to those thoughts, I accomplish nothing—or begin any activities at all. This isn’t only in writing but other areas of my life as well. Being able to take the plunge towards your goal(s) and purging out negative opinions will help paint the road beneath your feet a little clearer…
Sometimes we don’t know what the next step is going to feel like. It could be slippery. The traction isn’t going to sustain your feet thus causing you to fall. You Could sense freezing temperatures that numbs your feet therefore preventing you to continue. Perhaps the step feels as though you come to the precipice and want to turn around. Or a gentle surface that gives way to confidence that presses you forward with strength. We all walk distinctively yet all will undergo different barriers—some scarier than others. Trust in you, not what people assume of you or plot against your abilities. Learn as you go but don’t remain stagnant. If you slip, learn a different route to walk across that slippery road. Make adjustments-kick down a gear or two, adjust your posture, use your arms for balance but go on. Should your feet feel numb and sting, educate yourself what shoes are appropriate for such conditions, wear different layers of socks, take a break and warm them up but carry forward. Should the path before you run out? You think it’s a dead end and conclude the journey was for nothing. Perhaps it is only a detour. Stretch the foot out a bit into the abyss and may find a step below… and another. Never give up easily and find alternate ways. Some paths are easier without an ounce of challenges, however always keep learning. Simple tasks can prove to be the hardest.
Proverbs 12:1
The head coach had to miss the practice session. The recruitment as an assistant coach for the season was far too early with minimal experience: A Newbie… I had to think quick how to lead these U12 girls. Though I was the one with the whistle and having played soccer most of my life, it wasn't easy managing 11 & 12 year olds on the field. Attempting to setup drills from my childhood days, you can see the disinterested look on their faces. Thank goodness it was only practice. After a brief hesitation I figured I’d obtain some opinions on certain trainings. Was there a preference or drills they disliked the most? Felt ridiculous to be honest… seeing that I’m the coach, I should be coordinating this session little better. After going around to a few girls, I did a brief demonstration and tweaked a few things to make it a little challenging (i.e. two touch rule, calling name out loud when passing, time limitation with ball, etc). In the end it wasn’t my best practice session, however I didn’t cancel the event nor go easy, but wasn’t afraid to inquire a little bit and work with what I got. One of the things I enjoy doing is jogging. I thought how I can associate this favorite activity I do on a regular basis with them and not make it a chore… Perhaps I have them jog with me around the neighborhood, and if time allows without anyone fainting, I’ll take a detour at a quick Starbucks stop. Definitely would feel bad just for a bit for the barista that would have to take my orders but I know it will be a memorable experience.