The Warrior in My Dreams: How My Taekwondo Past Resurfaced in Sleep

Introduction:
Last night presented an unexpected journey back to my days as a taekwondo enthusiast in my twenties. In a vivid dream, I found myself engaged in a fierce battle with bandits, a scenario that led to a surprising and somewhat humorous revelation about the connection between our past experiences and our subconscious mind.

Body:
The dream was intense and action-packed. I was facing a group of bandits, and the situation called for a high kick, a move I had perfected during my taekwondo training years ago. In the heat of the moment, I executed the kick with such precision that it transcended the boundaries of my dream. To my surprise, and my wife’s alarm, I had actually kicked the wall of our bedroom, waking us both with the loud thud.

This incident led me to ponder the fascinating ways our past experiences, especially those involving physical training like martial arts, can deeply embed themselves in our subconscious. Taekwondo, a sport I had passionately pursued in my twenties, evidently left a lasting imprint on my muscle memory and mind.

The phenomenon of acting out dreams is not uncommon. Often referred to as REM behavior disorder, it typically occurs when the paralysis that usually accompanies REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep does not function properly. However, in many instances, it’s simply a manifestation of deeply ingrained memories and skills resurfacing in our sleep.

For me, this experience was a reminder of the warrior spirit I had cultivated during my taekwondo days. It was as if the discipline, agility, and strength I had honed were finding a way to express themselves, even years after I had left the dojo.

Conclusion:
While the abrupt awakening and the need to explain the sudden noise to my wife were less than ideal, this experience offered a humorous and insightful glimpse into the powerful ways our past experiences shape our subconscious. It’s fascinating to consider that the skills we develop, the passions we pursue, and the experiences we accumulate don’t just fade away; they become a part of who we are, sometimes emerging in the most unexpected of ways – even as a high kick in the middle of the night.