the Kung Fu Panda

Today was another day of Tai Chi.  Natalia lead our beginner class, which turned out very well.  We focused on basic stances and breathing, which always helps when you are trying to learn an art form.  As we were holding one of our 7 beginning stances I was forced to concentrate on my reflection within the mirror.  I have to say that I was not at all please with my overall look.  My inner picture of my appearance does not mirror my external appearance.  However, I did realize who (or what) I did look like...the Kung Fu Panda.  If you don't know who the Kung Fu Panda is, it is a movie from DreamWorks about a Panda named Po who embarks on a journey of becoming the chosen Kung Fu student.  In my opinion his picture above closely resembles what I look like in Tai Chi class.  I am achieving the flexibility I need to push myself forward, but I have an added level of complexity seeing that the belly gets in the way.  I guess I will just need to learn the 'Belly Bump' that Po employs in the movie to put my belly to good use.

Regardless, I believe that this movie sums up my current and future path in the Zen Super Boot Camp.  Even thought Po is bigger than the average, he doesn't give up and ultimately pulls through in the end.  If you have not seen this movie I highly recommend it.  Especially if you are a Zen Super Boot Camp student.  To me, I will have the positive image of the Kung Fu Panda while working towards my goal.