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Coach’s Corner
A Different Type of Challenge
I Think, Therefore I am
- Descartes
We have attempted different challenges over the years. Most are physical mixed with some mental determination and heart. This next challenge I am proposing is all mental.
We spend so much time with work, school, training, social activities…. You know, LIFE. This challenge is to set aside distractions and allow yourself to think.
For 1 hour, just sit with your thoughts.
- no electronics (TV, Phone, Games … etc)
- No reading
- No sleeping
- No distractions of any kind
Turn the lights low (if not completely dark) and sit with your thoughts. Whatever they are just allow yourself to let your mind wander. It doesn’t matter what you are thinking, the idea is to practice mindfulness and not run away from your thoughts.
This is you, learn to live with you.
If an hour is too difficult start with 10 minutes and work your way up… the challenge is 1 hour can you do it?
“It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion."
-Mentant Mental Mantra - Dune
REMINDERS:
- ALWAYS change your shoes before class, no matter what the weather is like outside.
- REMEMBER to sign in for classes before showing up. If class shows "full," please still come - some people will sign up but not show up!
- RESPECT all equipment and rooms. If you are utilizing the "open gym," put things back where you found them and clean up after yourself. (Put away your weights and clean up chalk)
