Are you a victim or a victor?

Are you a victIM or a victOR? I heard a long time ago that the difference between the two is IM. And I AM the difference. Do I just sit back and allow life to happen to me and accept all the challenges while saying “I wish” or “I hope”? My faith built up my “inner (wo)man” and gave me the fortitude to become the person I am. But it was up to ME to change the “outer (wo)man”. And that only comes about with sweat and hard work. I so wish it came easier – or that all I WANTED to do was easier. But I can do so much more than I EVER thought I would – and I am nowhere near the end of this journey. So maybe today I can’t run a marathon or even master the stupid Elliptical machine. But I WILL! Right now I am the person hanging on for dear life (you fall off it once and it kinda scars you – AND your trainer) J. Not having run in over 7 or so years has given me a taste to feel the wind on my face as I run just for the joy of it. I told Jake the Great the other day I ran for a few seconds but felt like Forest Gump. He said when he thinks about Forest running he thinks about the man who became the marathon runner, NOT the boy in the leg irons. Which do you identify with? Time to run until the leg irons fall off! You may initially feel like you are awkward and clumsy – but SOON you’ll be the one flying by having people say “I wish I was like her/him”. Then it’s YOUR time to help them. To become the victor!

Running to you may be the physical act of running, or just completing 10 sit-ups! It doesn’t matter WHAT it is. Just set an immediate goal for yourself, and work to complete it. Then set a long-range goal and work to complete it. And work out a plan on how to accomplish your goal – because without plans our goals are just wishes. Which are nice – but I’m tired of wishing my life away. If I reach the goals – FANTASTIC! If I fall short – at least I tried! Figure out if the goal was too lofty or if you didn’t work towards it hard enough. Then make ANOTHER goal.

I heard once that it isn’t how many times you fall – it’s the ONE TIME you STAY down. You may see me stumble and occasionally fall, but no way is this gal EVER going to stay down. Life is just too precious and too short.

Now I need to get ready for the next session with J the G.