That's the number of the day. And you know what?? UGHH!!! Seriously!? But then I found this:
And I realized that I have a dream, a goal. It's not to become the person I was in college, or the girl I was in High School. It's more about finding that woman I am today..right now..and seeing myself smile, knowing I did everything I could to achieve that dream. Time to step up to the challenge..and you know what? I'm ready. I'm SO, SO ready..
I was reading one of my favorite blogs today and this post hit me hard, but in such an amazing, motivating way. It talked about things being "in the bank." Things you work towards, save for, and use later. In this case...workout. Becoming fit. Becoming you by working towards a goal, even when you don't feel like it. Seriously, go read it.
And then I found this:
And fell in love with doing more, trying harder, pushing myself just a little bit more. Going a little farther, climbing one more step, going one last mile. Because really, all these things are things that I put in my own 'goal' bank. Experience only comes from opportunity.
There was a quote I heard a few days ago, and it went something like this: "In becoming, we usually go from point A to point B. But we must go all the way from point A to point Z if we are truly to become who we are meant to be."
All the hard stuff that comes along with learning how to become a better person physically..it changes who you are as a whole. The physical part is just the bonus gift in the end. When you push yourself, you learn how to endure. When you keep those promises to yourself, you learn how to love yourself. When you keep going when you want to quit, you learn how to achieve greatness.
Kind of makes you think, doesn't it? Take one year, for example. You have 365 days to either fail or succeed at something. Are you going to get out of bed and workout? Are you going to go the extra mile, 1/2 mile, 1 minute on the treadmill? Will you life that weight one more time, regardless of how much you want to drop it and be done?
I have been captivated by the Olympics. Every time they come around I find myself glued to the athletes, the sports, the love of the game, and the inspiration and dedication the Olympic Games shower us with. This year is no exception. It's only day 3 and already I am finding myself more motivated to go a little further, more exited to do a little better, more determined to give a little more. In the end, I realize that only 3 people will stand on the podium and earn a medal. But I wonder if it's really about the medal..or if it's about the journey it took just to get to the games. I'd like to think that it's more about the journey. So..what is your journey all about? What will you do today, right now, to make this day a success? What are you waiting for??
