Progression in Taekwondo

I have been going back for 3 weeks now, and I just love it. I still can't run for very long without foot pain, but I am getting there. I almost have my forms mastered so I can learn the next new one. This last practice on Friday I found to be impactful because my master said, "There is a difference in doing the forms, and knowing the forms" What he meant by that was the easy part is to do the form, the hard part is understanding it. This meaning that we should know how many steps each form takes, or the meaning of the form. I really want to strive to work on this. I decided to do some research on this topic to find out what the forms mean and the orgin.

Our forms are technically "poomse's", and they help to form a pattern. Each form has a set of 3 lines, that are broken or connected in different ways. The closed lines represent yang, and the open ones ying. All forms together create unity being called T'ae-guk. The art piece for the forms of the ying and yang is below;

The following information is about each of the forms, along with their symbols, and meaning.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Il Jang -- Heaven
(South, Father) The first Taeguk/Palgwe is the beginning of all Poomses. The associated trigram represents Yang (heaven, light), therefore, this Poomse should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.

Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Ee Jang -- Lake
(South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of the lake are treasures and mysteries. The movements of this Taeguk/Palgwe should be performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we can control our future.

Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Sam Jang -- Fire
(East, Second daughter) Fire contains a lot of energy. Fire helped man to survive, but on the other hand had some catastrophical results. This form should be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy.

Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Sa Jang -- Thunder
(North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces, circling, gyrating. This Taeguk/Palgwe should be performed with this in mind.

Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Oh Jang -- Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in it's path. Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Oh Jang should be performed like the wind: gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement.

Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Yook Jang -- Water
(West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The movements of this Poomse should be performed like water. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river.

Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Chil Jang -- Mountain
(North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always look majestic, no matter the size. This Poomse should be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised.

Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Pal Jang -- Earth
(North, Mother) The associated trigram of this Poomse is Yin: the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. Even in this darkness, there is still some light. Performing this Taeguk/Palgwe, one should be aware that this is the last Taeguk/Palgwe to be learned, it also is the end of a circle, and therefore it is also the first, the second etc...

I hope to get better everyday on this long journey full of unexpected events. I shall get to my goal that I have had as a child to receive my black belt, along with a healthy exercise routine.
Ciara