Thank you for this piece. It resonates deeply with me, as I had similar experiences in my martial arts practice. One saying all my sensei repeated regularly seems especially relevant: "Claim your space."
Hazel, thank you for carrying me into the ring with you. For asking me to stand by you as your arm was raised in victory but inside you weren't feeling it, and even better for showing me what it feels like to move more deeply within and face what I find there. I loved reading your story and knowing how boxing affected you at such a deep level.
Thank you for this piece. It resonates deeply with me, as I had similar experiences in my martial arts practice. One saying all my sensei repeated regularly seems especially relevant: "Claim your space."
Love this!
Hazel, thank you for carrying me into the ring with you. For asking me to stand by you as your arm was raised in victory but inside you weren't feeling it, and even better for showing me what it feels like to move more deeply within and face what I find there. I loved reading your story and knowing how boxing affected you at such a deep level.
Oh thank you for the kind words, Donna. I'm glad to hear my story has resonated with you.
Fully inhabiting the body can profoundly transform us. You articulated this so beautifully, thank you!