... On mysteries
... I guess it has been awhile since I've posted anything here on this blog. It's not that I haven't been working out or staying on course. I have. But there's been a bout with the flu. And there's been some home improvement projects. And then there's work. And other events that keep us all busy ... You know the saying. "Life is what happens while you're making plans."
... We all get wrapped up with life's little things (see any of the above) or just think about the hype that surrounds sporting events such as the Super Bowl. We read all about the 'suffering' that folks go thru while on a diet. The BFL guestbook is full of excuses, rationalizations, etc, etc. But then you think of others who are fighting to maintain a normal life in spite of truly overwhelming challenges. [Some friends of ours just lost their son. This young man was the victim of shaken baby syndrome. They cared for him for over 19 years. They persevered.] What's the big deal about gaining a pound or two or missing a workout?
... It is after seeing how others respond to true challenge(s) that I'm inspired to do better. Life's little obstacles -- the flu, a change in my schedule due to bad weather, etc. -- these are all minor in comparison. I see others rise victoriously over their more substantive challenges. It's time again to keep things all in perspective. "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger."
... It's also time to count my blessings. For there, but for the grace of God, go I.
... We all get wrapped up with life's little things (see any of the above) or just think about the hype that surrounds sporting events such as the Super Bowl. We read all about the 'suffering' that folks go thru while on a diet. The BFL guestbook is full of excuses, rationalizations, etc, etc. But then you think of others who are fighting to maintain a normal life in spite of truly overwhelming challenges. [Some friends of ours just lost their son. This young man was the victim of shaken baby syndrome. They cared for him for over 19 years. They persevered.] What's the big deal about gaining a pound or two or missing a workout?
... It is after seeing how others respond to true challenge(s) that I'm inspired to do better. Life's little obstacles -- the flu, a change in my schedule due to bad weather, etc. -- these are all minor in comparison. I see others rise victoriously over their more substantive challenges. It's time again to keep things all in perspective. "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger."
... It's also time to count my blessings. For there, but for the grace of God, go I.
posted by John Lesko at
9:40 AM
1 Comments:
John,
Thanks for your post. I find it very helpful to get a daily dose of inspiration to keep me going. Sharing that story about "true challenges" was what I needed to facilitate my staying on track today.
Your friend,
Yan
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