Recently, after a long search and endless moments of procrastination, I finally, confidently, made up my mind to pursue my new found love....so now I have two....just for the record.
You see, my passion for YOGA was triggered after watching "Faster", even though it had been building up for a while. The first time I watched this movie, I said to myself, "I really wanna be like that. I wanna be able to do these things". Before "Faster" there was, and still is, the commercial for "Residence Inn"....that lady who walks in and does some amazing moves. I've always wanted to do these things, but I've also been scared because I just did not know how or where to start. Scared? Really? Yes....really scared.
I know I am still a rookie at this, and will be a rookie for a while, but I promise you.....every day.....every single day.....I will strive to be a better person.....I promise. Well, isn't that what true love is all about? Keeping promises?
You see, new love brings with it a lot of exotic feelings and ideas, very sacred adventures, renewed energy, vigor, and lots of passion. But also, new love presents a whole new set of challenges. And it can only succeed if you constantly maintain high levels of passion. Maintenance becomes the biggest challenge....only time tells if the flame will keep burning or if the fire well die out.....
I have just found out a new feeling....a feeling so sacred and sweet, a feeling of energy from deep within....a piece of mind that only comes with experience...a connection between me and myself......so sacred.
I've always wanted to feel that inner peace. That which is so satisfying. That which is strong and affectionate. That which will fill my heart with warmth. It is that missing piece of the puzzle that I have been looking for.....and now I found it.
You see, there are moments in life that we try to get ahead of ourselves......precious moments that we just feel like we want to reach out further........moments when we know that even though we have given our best, all that we've got, we still can do better. We still can reach further. We still can go that extra mile.
And when we get all the support we need, even if it is just a little bit, when we find a shoulder to lean on, we become the best that we can be.....we bring out the best in us....we build confidence.....we show our strength.....we find that inner peace......"VICTORY LOVES PREPARATION".
For many years I have been pushing my clients to reach greater heights....for a long time I have been a source of inspiration to many....on several occasions I have had people(people that I know and even strangers) come to me saying, "You are my hero", or "You inspire me", or "I wanna look like you", or "You inspire me", or "What do I need to do or eat to look and be like you", or simply, "You look great", or "You look awesome".
And my response...."You don't need to look or feel or be like me. You need to be the best that you can be. And when you know, deep from your heart, that you have given all you got, then you will find that inner peace, that satisfaction, that sense of achievement. And you will be able to go to greater lengths and reach greater heights."
So much for inspiring others, now it is time for me to push myself. It is time for me to get outside the box. I wanna be better than the best of me.......and I promise you.....my new found love...I will not disappoint you. I will do whatever it takes, to stay the course. I am not a quitter.....I'm a survivor....a fearless African warrior....blood and guts......till the job is done.....And after reading "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran, I can only look forward to greater moments.......
And as the saying goes, "Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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