Renewed sense of enthusiasm

I have had a major shift in my thinking about my Kung Fu.  I can say that I have finally embraced the journey and not the belt. After making the decision to not grade in 2013 and instead give myself time to learn to train the way I need to, I have such a renewed sense of enthusiasm about Kung Fu.  It's strange, all stress went away because at that point, I realized that I will never quit because Kung Fu is a part of me and I will take from it what I can everyday. I will always strive to learn more and more but I no longer have a clock ticking in my head telling me that I need to get the black belt at a certain time. I have decided to take the scenic route and so look forward to it.