Mastery

They say mastery of action takes 30-50,000 repetitions. Where a behaviour has become so ingrained we don’t even think about it but perform it unconsciously with perfection of movement. Maybe it’s bunny-hopping, maybe it’s a martial arts take-down; perhaps it’s not losing your temper or not having that drink. Whatever it might be, willingness and effort over time will produce mastery.

Big Bend National Park adventure day, hike #1; going overland at Ward Spring Trail

Several times recently, friends and I have talked about the need to convince ourselves to focus on the bright side of life. You know the sort of thing; focusing on the stimulating project at work rather than the terrible management or irritating clients.

Big Bend National Park adventure day, hike #2; Upper Burro Mesa Trail

We recognize that oftentimes those pithy sentiments can seem like lip-service, as though we’re trying to con ourselves into believing we can find spiritual enlightenment in a bumper sticker. But that’s not the point. It’s the repetition, the continual effort that matters.

Big Bend National Park adventure day, hike #3; Santa Elena Canyon Trail

Currently, there’s a bunch of stuff on my mind. I’m trying to sort out plans for the summer while larger questions of employment, home, community, family and love plague me. I’ve got so much on the go right now, I hardly feel as though I’ve had time to really sit back, relax and enjoy the desert. My body aches, I feel tired and I find it tough to stay strong after three hours on the bike. I still feel as though I have hollow legs…or are they concrete?

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Late afternoon storm clouds forming

While I’m not denying these things, I am trying to keep my head straight by continually going out and doing all the fun, cool things regardless. Although I can get down on myself or focus on the negative, I work to remind myself that life truly is a beautiful gift and that I have much to be thankful for. I know it’s true, but vocalizing helps me to remember, to keep focus.

Water in the desert
Calcite formations

Repetition of action brings mastery. While I may never master this whole human existence thing, I know I’m sure as hell going to die trying.

Big Bend Ranch State Park/Big Bend Trails Alliance trail-work weekend. What a team!

Heading down Fresno Creek

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