How often do we go through an entire day, never once extending ourselves beyond what we have been?
How often do we ignore opportunities presented to us to become even more?
How often do we play small because we know that place well, and are super comfy there?
How often do we allow fear to rule our choices?
How often do we just go through-the-motions of life without much heart, passion or drive?
Well the truth is, we do it all the time! In big ways and in small.
These questions came to me today, as I thought about how many times I've gone to the gym, jumped on the treadmill, done my hour of cardio, then headed home. Yes, an hour of cardio each day is awesome, but it doesn't S-T-R-E-T-C-H me.
This made me think about all the times in the past, where I had turned away from opportunities that could have accelerated my pace to obtaining my goals, had I simply had the gumption to leap. Times when I simply didn't believe I could do something, or was too afraid to even give it a shot.
Exerting ourselves, even a tiny bit more, creates a higher level of self-endurance, which becomes our new easy. Just like when we work out. At first we may not be able to lift our desired weight, or get fully in that yoga position, but with a little determination and consistency we will eventually hit the mark and move beyond it.
So I challenge us all today, to believe in ourselves. To face our fears. To bolster our greatness, by making the choice to try something new that takes us out of our comfy routine and stretchs us. Let's do something that upsurges our lives, and moves us a wee bit closer to our goals.
Happy Weekend loves.