Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication. - Roger Staubach
This is inspiring coming from this popular athlete from the National football league.
I've signed up for summer session of several classes. To my surprise, I was more comfortable in poses where I didn't think I would be. I always feel "odd" though since there are only two men in a class of 18 women and the instructor.
I was quite stiff, but my neck pain from a fall of a week ago has disappeared, and this is gives me some novelty in the midst of my weight training and walking/gardening. I'd like to continue, but I don't know how to describe it to the instructor, but it's so mentally boring. That's a small misgiving compared to the benefits of being stretched, learning new postures
There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no insurmountable barrier except our own inherent weakness of purpose. - Elbert Hubbard
Without risk, I find I can't succeed. An example is that I registered for a yoga class, with many reservations, but found I felt well after, although I was sore. If I had succumbed to all my reservations, I wouldn't have enjoyed the benefits.
Accept failure as a normal part of living. View it as part of the process of exploring your world; make a note of its lessons and move on. - Tom Hobson
It's not the end of the world, just a natural part of learning....
When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal. - Napoleon Hill
