Today, a worthy opponent choked me out in the first minute of our jiu-jitsu match. It stings, especially since I knew his signature move.
Half a day has passed, but the frustration is still bubbling inside. It feels like the training session went to waste.
Of course, that's not true.
Winning or losing is a false indicator.
The true indicator is that I got up this morning, did my planned work, and walked away unharmed.
In other words, I moved forward in every way:
- Strengthened a good habit, despite being tired, grumpy, and lazy.
- Trained promising moves with a partner, enhancing my style.
- Several matches provided cardio and strength training, and relieved stress.
- Focusing on safety allowed me to stay in the Game.
- My pride got a humbling lesson: “Who do you think you are?”
So, I won globally, even though locally, I lost.
Notice, I had to remind myself what's truly important to me and what isn't.
Otherwise, my fragile Ego takes the wheel and interprets the situation in its favor.
The Ego is just a part of me, like my subconscious or body.
So, who am I then?
I am the Curiosity that watches Alexander lose and win, lose and win...
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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