Black Belt Quest

Mastery
1 : knowledge and skill that allows you to do, use, or understand something very well
2 complete control of something

Two times in my life I have set completing a difficult athletic goal. At the age of 36, I decided to test for my life guard certification. It didn’t scare me I could not swim any stroke but the doggie paddle. Fast forward 9 years. After taking 3 heated yoga classes, I decided I really needed to achieve my 200 hour teacher certification in vinyassa yoga.
The life guard cert took 2 months. I was young and full of energy. The yoga cert took 2 years of daily work. I completed the program on time. Tom Gillette, my teacher, a very great teacher, brought me to a level in my practice and in my life for which I could not have achieved if not for his guidance.
At the tender age of 53, I have a new goal~ Black belt excellence. It is not just the physicality of the program; I want the qualities of a black belt to use in my senior years. Yikes, did I just say my SENIOR years? The sad fact is that most seniors become invisible as they age. Senior women tend to become passive; losing the ability to be commanding. I want the quiet confidence and strength of body. I want to achieve a goal that is hard both mentally and physically. I want a goal that will bring me to my 60s.
What will my goal be for my 70’s?