throughout january i took a series of Fighting Monkey inspired classes with Elke Schroeder. one day she recounted a story from Jozef (one of the founders of FM), in which he was asked what percentage of the time he practices, teaches, and rests. As Elke tells it, after a small moment of pause, he said:
“100%, 100%, and 100%”
after hearing this story, my first reaction was exhaustion. only spending a little time playing with the idea and lifestyle of urban hustle, my mind went to being available 100% of the time or working 100% of the time. later in the month, Elke referred back to this story, and in listening to it again, i heard something new. i heard that there can be through lines in our lives, that require constant and ongoing effort, but that they are overarching themes or states of being.
i first jumped to creativity to test in the 100% of the time concept. although i have badgered myself for maintaining inconsistent dance practices, i can confidently say that creativity in my life has always been present. and the idea of integrating is 100% of the time isn’t exhausting, its exciting.
heading into another series of classes with Elke and FM over the month of February, i know these thoughts will continue to build. highly recommend btw.
