The Treasure Found in New York: Authentic Human Connection
- dailycalisthenics0
- Aug 23
- 3 min read
Deep Reflections from a Thirteen-Day Journey
My thirteen-day New York journey has officially come to an end, and I was fortunate enough to experience the most unique aspects of each neighborhood. I fell in love with the communities, streets, architecture, and art here. Even though the subway system carries its own history, it has a distinctive charm that's hard to replicate.
This trip was more than just sightseeing—it was a profound cultural experience and journey of self-reflection.
Movement as a Bridge: Transcending Race and Cultural Boundaries
I'm grateful to friends here who connected me with different training gatherings, using movement as a channel to meet partners from diverse racial backgrounds and regional histories. Movement is a universal language—no matter where you come from or what language you speak, when we challenge our limits together, all barriers disappear.
Movement can so easily break down the walls between people, perhaps because in those moments, we all return to our purest state—the human nature of pursuing progress and challenging ourselves.
Community Spirit: Meeting at the Summit
I must write about the training atmosphere here. Even though the training journey is personal cultivation, everyone focuses more on the overall healthy development of the community. Rather than seeking elite martial arts confrontations, they prefer to see mutual support, then meet each other at the summit.
This philosophy aligns perfectly with our core value of "progress over perfection." In New York's training communities, I saw not competition, but collaboration; not comparison, but encouragement. Everyone moves forward on their own path, but no one gets left behind.
Everyone can find belonging here and grow at their own pace.
Learning to Express: The Power of Genuine Praise
What I admire most is that everyone here possesses the trait and attitude of proactive expression—something I need to learn: trying to genuinely voice compliments to others. Keeping an open heart, you'll receive appreciation wherever you are, for your appearance, style, and athletic abilities.
I often keep praise hidden in my heart, thinking "doing well is expected." But in New York, I learned the beauty of sincere expression. When you actively praise others' efforts and appreciate their progress, you not only give them strength but also create more opportunities for connection.
After this trip, I've gained new reflections on my identity and added a new goal for DAILYCALI this year—community belonging.
As the New York spirit says, "If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere." We in Hong Kong can achieve the same.
I'm convinced we have all the conditions needed to build a strong community. We also have diverse cultural backgrounds and resilient spirits. What we might be missing is simply more connection and expression.
True strength doesn't lie in individual perfection, but in community connection. When we can genuinely appreciate each other and support each other's growth, everyone becomes stronger.
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