The great things in life

One of the great things in life is to realise just how much something such as Aikido can make your life happier! I recently missed one session of Aikido and thought oh it's just one session, it's a shame to miss it but it can't be helped (Public Transport being what it is - I should know that's the area I work in!). Tonight was my return to the mat and I have to say it totally reaffirmed my reasons for going along. To come back after having missed only one session may not seem like such a big gap but it has made me appreciate just how fully the art envelopes your life. I spent Sunday (The day I was off) itching and going through techniques in my mind. Monday night is gym night and I almost fell off the treadmill while thinking about the more intricate twists and turns which go into some of the techniques - apparently I can't think about Aikido without swinging my arms around wildly - which doesn't really help with keeping one's balance while running! All I can say is thank god Aikido exists - my life would be so much duller without it - though my body may not be as sore as usual but you know everything has its bad side!