Good Hard Work

So this weekend I did a lot of a number of things ... Saturday morning, yard work. Saturday afternoon multiple dance practices in preparation of performances.  Saturday evening yard work and kung fu practicing.  Sunday morning gardening, yard work, more kung fu.  By dinner time on Sunday I was tired and sore.  But all of it was good.  Maybe its my Saskatchewan rural upbringing but I don't mind working hard, in fact I enjoy it.  Its what you are doing that makes the difference, when I do gardening, kung fu, build something, cook something, practice dancing these are all good types of work.  You have a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of satisfaction when you start to see the results. Over the past few years learning from Master Brinker, my daughters and the I Ho Chuan team about being in the moment its gotten even better. I enjoy the sweaty, dirty, demanding, frustrating, learning parts of my hard work more than I ever did in the past.  My only hiccup is that I am still afraid of failing. I think all of these things (and many more) would be even more enjoyable if I could just get past that issue.  This is always my indicator that I have slipped back into my ego / brain when I start worrying about messing up or looking foolish, or stupid.  When I am in the moment just doing I am happy.