The first step is the hardest.


Hello Friends and readers! For those of you who are done with school congrats! Hope everyone enjoys their summer. I’m ready for some pool time and sun bathing! Bring on the sun J

Yesterday I finally did something I had been talking about doing and wanting to do. For the past four or so months I have been saying that I want to start running. I can’t seem to lose these last 10lbs of baby weight, and I know running is the only way I’ll lose them, I stay active and walk daily but I want more I guess.  But why is it that getting started on something is always the hardest part!  For those of you who don’t know my husband is a United States Marine , and right now his job is a recruiter. Well he had mentioned to me a few weeks ago if I wanted to join him and a few other girls who enlisted in the marines to jog with them.  Yesterday I finally went. The whole way to the park I prayed for strength and endurance. I haven’t jogged since I was like 5 months pregnant. So I was a little nervous about giving up or just quitting. I prepared myself mentally before I made me a good running playlist on my ipod and just pumped myself up mentally. Long story short I ran 3 miles! I wanted to give up a few times but I kept praying and pushing myself. I felt so good after, and I feel like this is the beginning of a new hobble!

We all have something we have been wanting to start or try. There are some of us who will take the plunge and do it, and then there are some us who will just let it float in our head as a distant dream. This could be anything from taking a painting class, learning a new sport, going back to school,  how to cook, knit, change a tire, etc. Or maybe even getting out of a bad relationship or letting go of a friendship that has gotten sour. All of these require a first step in order to move forward into our next chapter of life. But why is it that getting started or taking that first step the hardest. Comfort, fear of change, we need “approval” there are many reasons and excuses of why we choose not to do them. I would fill my head with these excuses and reasons of why I didn’t go run. I would say well my ankle hurts, or I’ll start  next week. We all know the excuses we fill our heads with.  I challenge you to make a list of five things you have been wanting to do or new things to try. Take the steps to start one of them at a time.  If you want to go back to school make that appointment with a counselor to talk about options. That’s the first step! If you are in a unloving, unhealthy relationship choose to take the first step in either finding outside help; whether it be a Church, counselor, or good supportive family & friends. Our universe is full of life, and it’s all here for us! Most people get bored with their life, because they choose to do the same thing day in and day out. Good or bad habits anything routine like can cause us to become bored. We must not limit ourselves to live a mediocre life! Get up and get moving friends this life is beautiful and it’s here for us to enjoy and love! Than ks for reading, sharing and caring. oneLOVE

Psalm 57:7  “My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!”

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you”. - Deuteronomy 31:6

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