[always2late]

Yesterday I hit the midpoint of my 10 week challenge and I, along with a group of other members who were also at their midpoint, had our board-breaking day. It is a little ritual that is done for the midpoint of every challenge. I confess I was a bit nervous about it...I've never broken a board with my hand before...I worried about not being able to do it, feeling self-conscious, etc.. On the day, we were given our boards and a marker and told to write on the board...anything we wanted to overcome, or put behind us, or whatever we felt was holding us down or holding us back. Then, we stood in a circle and our trainer came around to each of us...held the board...and on the count of three, you broke the board with the heel of your hand. By the time we all had our turn...there were tears, and cheers, and just an overwhelming feeling of support, encouragement, and community. Who knew that breaking a board could be so emotional...and feel so wonderful? (and yes, I was worried for no reason because I broke my board with no problem. )