I took my first pole class in the summer of 2019, and I knew from that same day that I was where I belonged. I contemplated for a month figuring out how I would budget in a monthly membership. I bit the bullet and knew I would figure it out somehow. Pole felt too amazing for me to just leave behind. And it was hands down the best decision Iāve ever made for various reasons. But today, Iām just going to focus on how it changed my overall way of thinking.
For me, pole isnāt about just improving my health and physique, itās all about the mind. Pole fitness showed me how powerful the mind is, and I havenāt thought the same about anything ever since.
Dedication
A personal problem Iāve always had was not being able to start and continue doing something I set my mind to. Not to get all astrological, but this is something commonly associated with those who have their Sun in Aries. But I canāt blame my lack of self-discipline on the stars! Itās something Iāve always struggled with but also didnāt try hard enough to stop doing.
I think the main reason is that I didnāt have anything in my life that I was truly passionate enough about to feel was worth the hard work and dedication. Donāt get me wrong, I had interests in things but having an interest and a passion are two different things.
I almost lost hope for myself thinking Iād never find what makes my heart sing. Out of nowhere, pole became my passion. When I decided to try my studio out, I originally planned on trying an aerial silks class. The scheduled times didnāt fit for me, so I tried a pole dancing class for fun instead! Iām so glad that I gave it a chance because I canāt imagine my life without it now.
How Itās Spread Throughout My Life
Pole showed me that I am capable of sticking with something and that Iām willing to work hard to get it. If Iām able to keep working at something that physically harms me and leaves me worn out for days on end, thereās no reason I canāt do anything else Iāve once dreamt of doing.
For example, this website. It was a dream of mine to have my own personal site that can incorporate everything I enjoy doing. Personal blogging, documenting my life, making and editing videos, and even having an e-commerce store one day. But I didnāt want to take action until I found something that I was passionate about. Something that I could write about, film about, and document for free, purely for my own enjoyment.
āYou Can Do It!ā
I know we always hear, āyou can do anything you set your mind to!ā and itās true! But being able to have the concrete proof right before my eyes was what I needed to truly believe in myself.
I see myself improving with EVERY session. Ever since my first pole class. I would notice I was able to climb a little higher next class, or I noticed I was naturally starting to point my toes without getting yelled at, haha! Make sure to take time to appreciate the small steps, otherwise, you might miss them and wonāt see your progress at all.
All is Mind
I never once imagined being able to do the tricks I can do now that Iām only 7 months into my pole journey. If you told me a year ago, Iād be able to do and practice headstands, I wouldnāt believe you! I still have a long way to go, but Iām always making sure to love and appreciate the journey. All is mind and you truly can accomplish so much in this lifetime!
Thereās so much I want to do in life, and I have a different pep in my step now that pole dance is a part of my life. Now that I know I can do anything I want, the only thing stopping me is Death himself, but he can wait!
xx
