Today I want to share an entry in my journal with you. My life has changed immeasurably over the last 2 years ? mostly for the good. However, nothing is good unless you see it that way ? and while reading a book today I realized that I don?t make the most of the time I have; the moments. Everything from here on out is my journal ? myself speaking to myself ? and hopefully to you as well?
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I am successful; I am a success. There were many years that I could not utter those words, at least not without the deep realization that it was a lie. I felt held down, smothered by an unseen force ? it turns out that I was exactly right ? I was held down by myself.
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That being said, I did wake up from that nightmare. I once dreamed that the world had its cold hands wrapped about my throat, that it would not let me succeed, that it was a cruel and impossible host. Then one morning I awoke to a world that rewarded me for my works, that recognized my dedication; and that cold, icy world released its grip and became a dream itself?
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My business is doing better than I ever imagined it would. When I complete a personal training session I know that it is a fantastic investment all the way around. I win because my business succeeds; the client wins because they receive the power and control afforded by the truth; a new body, new strength, health, and a new outlook on life. It is truly and honestly a win-win situation ? a situation where everyone comes out on top.
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Many of the things that I have wanted to accomplish in my life I have accomplished in one way or another. Writing a book, performing stand-up comedy, learning the truth about exercise and nutrition (still learning), television appearances, a successful business, qualifying for Nationals in Competitive Bodybuilding, painting, public speaking, and helping countless others achieve success in controlling their bodies looks and health.
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I have many more things that I would like to do. I am starting a business consulting group with my friend and successful businessman Brian Evans called Bluegrass Elite. I plan on writing my second book, Food for Thought, very soon. I have a rough outline of a novel hashed out and ready to begin drafting. I would like to begin selling my paintings online and art shows. I have solid plans to appear on National Television giving the nation the truth about fitness, and see where that leads?
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But while reading the strange, but intriguing book, Way of The Peaceful Warrior today I realized that I might be pushing too hard in the direction of progress without feeling the progress nearly enough. What am I talking about? I?m talking about feeling and enjoying every moment of life. I don?t think I do that nearly enough.
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When I complete a project I move to the next with hardly a moment of enjoyment. Seldom do I take even a second to relish in the victory.
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I?ve noticed that I rush through my food, so I can rush through my workout, so I can rush through my work day. I?ve noticed that I want the moments to pass ? I want to ?get through? the day and every moment of it ? not because I dislike the moments, but so I can get to the next one. But at what cost do I do this? How many moments do I have left? Why do I want to push through them so numbly and with such haste?
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It?s healthy to want more ? but it?s also healthy to enjoy each moment of what you have accomplished.
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This all started with a realization from Way of the Peaceful Warrior about my eating habits. No, not what I eat, but how I eat it. I eat far too fast ? sometimes in the car, while reading or writing. Sometimes I don?t even remember what the food tasted like ? and there is no excuse for that. Here is the quote from the book Way of The Peaceful Warrior about eating that stuck with me, and made the stop and think about all of this:
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?The pleasure from eating, Dan, is more than the taste of the food and the feeling of a full belly. Learn to enjoy the entire process ? the hunger beforehand, the careful preparation, setting an attractive table, chewing, breathing, smelling, tasting, swallowing, and the felling of lightness and energy after the meal. You can even enjoy the full and easy elimination of the food after it?s digested. When you pay attention to all the elements of the process, you?ll begin to appreciate simple meals.?
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I am not on this earth to glide smoothly along and then slide quickly and effortlessly into a grave. I am here to learn and better myself as much as possible. I want to enjoy my life and be the absolute best I can be ? at anything I do.
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I don?t want to eat my meals without tasting them ? I don?t want to waste moments. I must start enjoying every moment. Walking to mailbox and feeling the sun on my face, the feeling of drifting off to sleep after a long day, the feeling of eating the perfect amount ? stomach not too full, not too empty. I don?t want to drive somewhere and end up there without remembering the roadways and scenery along the way (yes, I do this often).
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I must transcend. I must enjoy every moment. I must enjoy every accomplishment and every detail of a victory. I must enjoy simple things. I must enjoy the car I have. I must enjoy the home I have. I must enjoy the family I have. I must enjoy the years I have. I must enjoy the months I have. I must enjoy the days I have. I must enjoy the hours. I must enjoy the moments?I must transcend.
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nil desperandum ? NEVER GIVE UP!!!
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Jay Scott
CE-Fitness Personal Training
Source: http://www.cefitness.net/enjoy-the-moments
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