Journey to Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt w Shantelle Thompson Barkindji Warrior

The last two weeks have been a fight to stay consistent and committed to my Dream Walking of Black Belt world champion in 2024. Having no where to train JiuJitsu at home, personal and professional challenges. Has had me playing the victim and making excuses. 

Letting things be what they need to be is the lesson from the week. Staying attached to things or a version of things does not serve me or my training. It does not serve my Dreaming or resources my path. 

Sharing my reflections for the week. 48 weeks till 🌎s 2024. 

I heard a yarn from Aunty Oprah (yes I call her Aunty, I see her as an Elder in my journey). Speak about the power of your intentions and your why behind what you do. 

Here I am sharing my why and intentions behind finding a new way to access JiuJitsu and practice. 

Hearing Lisa Nicole's story resonated so deeply with me, I went looking for more. And ohhh did I receive a deep gift in her story, teachings and wisdom.

In this episode I share about an activity that Lisa shares from her coaching practice. And it's titled 'The lies we tell' and she walks us through the exercise. 

Here I share my first attempt at doing the activity. And how the lies I'm telling myself or believing about myself and my own potential. 

My reflections, experiences and return to international competition in 2023. 

A morning yarn and reflections on my first month as a black belt.... 

Yarning about and sharing what it means to be creating space and grace for my own becoming in this season. 

Of 'earning' my black belt after 20 years of doing JiuJitsu. And more... 

What do you do in the moments before a 20 year dream is about to be realised? I reflect on what this moment means to me and what insights I'm gaining. 

A level up is required before a Glow Up... 

Maya Angelou said, 'When we know better, we do better' I call BS. 

I know PLENTY of people, including myself. Who know better, and who either run from doing better or choose NOT to do better. 

In this yarn, I share how I'm changing that in this season. And how registering and committing to competing in a 2023 world championship event. Even though I DONT know HOW I'm going to fund or resources the training and the trip itself for a family of x7 to Abu Dhabi. 

I'm doing it anyway because I've 'known' this was the next step. And avoiding the knowing has only caused 'dis-ease' in self, mind and body. 

The next moment in my journey towards black belt is at hand.