In O Magazine, an article about The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard...
"Get Out of Your Own Way"
"Most oppression comes not from others but from a source we least suspect: ourselves. Self-oppression is evident whenever we limit ourselves. We stay home instead of going out because we are too anxious to explore. We procrastinate on an important assignment or exciting new adventure because we cannot overcome our uncertainty. We lie to ourselves, break our own resolutions, allow our dreams to slide away without grasping them. Is it not clear to us that we can be our own worst enemies? But we can also be our own saviors. Through the active expression of our genuine natures, and the steady efforts to master our minds and move our lives forward, we can experience the freedom and joy that we deserve in this life. Thus personal freedom is more than just being free from pain - it is about being free to live, to truly enjoy and expand in life. It is not merely freedom from bad things that limit us, but freedom to experience good things that awaken us."
"Let Go of Fear"
"Most of the fear we feel in life is simply anxiety arising from our anticipation of two kinds of pain that change might bring: the pain associated with loss or hardship. The first type is a thought pattern in which we worry that we will loss something we cherish if we take any given action. We think, If I go on a new diet, I'm afraid I'll lose the joy I feel in eating my favorite foods. If I quit smoking, I'll lose that 20 minutes of peace I get by going outside. Once we sense that we are anticipating loss, we must question whether or not it is true. The more we look for evidence of our fears, the more we realize they are often faulty, quick assumptions of tired or undirected mind. The people who examine their fears of dieting, quitting a bad-habit, or leaving a bad relationship come to realize there is always less to lose than to gain in making a healthy decisions for themselves. Focus on the positive, for it is much more useful than the long nightmares of negativity."
"Find Joy in the Struggle"
"I'm not going to sugarcoat it: The vast majority hate the struggle required to advance.They complain with great angst that the road to independence and abundance is too hard, too inconvenient, too slow. If there is no straight and speedy line to success, the journey never begins. People don't go back to school because it will take too long. They don't exercise because the results come too slowly.They don't fight for their dreams because it would require long nights stacked on top of already busy days. The outcome is a stunningly large segment of society that is overweight, uninformed, unskilled, unhappy. None of us will rise tomorrow and say, "I do not wish to advance my life." But our actions are not what are measured at the end of tomorrow - only our actions speak to who we are and what we really desire. So let us rise tomorrow with minds set for advancement. Let us be bold again. In the face of any concern, we can remember that fortune favors, the brave, and that action alone will illuminate the next step."
I love that this month's issue is about change and wellness and actions.
My left hip is showing signs of "aging" and to counter act that process or to slow it down...I have to up my game of moving.
A group of women from WIND have set a goal for next fall to do a 100 mile through hike.
I joined.
Yep, with a bad hip and a body that needs lots of muscle building...I am going to work to advance my physical health.
I will have to find joy in the struggle to build strength and to breathe through the training.
The body I have right now could not do this. It will take actions to create the body that can.
Whether I make the complete hike or not; I will be rebuilding this body.
I have to let go of the fear or perceived loss of 'not being in pain' while I work out...cause I am in pain when I am not working out.
I have more fear about not being able to move, to have fun and to be part of the WILD WIND group of young girls moving, exploring and trying new things.
I have been in Physical Therapy....and have been given exercises to build muscle around my hip. I can see how it is working.
He believes that a 100 mile hike is doable...with training and adding muscle.
I see it, I can either be in pain from the lack of muscle or being in pain building it.
I prefer the advanced picture.
I feel excited about advancing my life!
We say to advancing my life...to include hiking!
