I met with an old friend today for lunch and she mentioned that she wished to get in better shape. Perfect. It's a great time of year to make that commitment and there's no better way then to pick a spring race (a 5k for her) to train for as a motivating factor. Races can be scary and it's that fear that often keeps us from making the commitment. Yet it's the very same fear that can provide us the fuel to make some major life changes. A goal should be slightly (or farther) past our comfort zone - when we finally achieve it after months of hard work we want to know that we earned it, that we confronted an aspect of ourselves that was holding us back from the joy of meeting life's challenges. My friend left lunch excited and eager to begin. I'll be with her to help and to run the race with her if she wishes. Watching someone rise to a challenge and meet their goal provides the inspiration for me to do likewise. It's a great time for both of us.
Peace,
Eric
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