Push Thru

I went to a summit in my field. I walked away feeling inspired and discouraged all in the same whirlwind of emotions. I wanted to get to work and pull the covers over my head. I wanted to chase down all my goals and crumble the list up and through it in the trash.

Chasing after your dreams and goals is challenging, to say the least. We look at others on their quests and wonder why we can’t be as far as they are on the journey towards success. Our measurements for our success are deeply rooted in the world’s standards without us even realizing it. I often feel like the Little Engine that Could.

I think I can. 

I think I can.

It has been a cold spring in North Texas. By now, we are usually drenched in sweat within two minutes of our workout because the humidity is so strong. We have had the extra blessing of being able to wear our hoodies and layers for an extended period of time. This means, we have had more time to cover up our winter bodies and forget that summer is right around the corner.

I went to my spin class this morning. Let me tell you, I was not amped up to go. I slept on my shoulder weird and felt like I had a pinched nerve. The forty-degree temps outside were calling me back to bed under the warm covers. I forced myself to go even though I was whining in my head.

I had to give myself pep talks to get through the beginning of class. I needed that extra mental push. I realized, through my personal pep talk, that if I push through now, it will all pay off later. It is easy for us to get in that winter rut. The weather is cold tempting us to stay inside under the covers instead of get out in the cold and exercise. The extra layers and bulky clothes help us hide those extra pounds. It’s easy to retreat during the cold months. We convince ourselves we will, “do it later” as we slip on an over-sized sweater.

As I pedaled and pushed myself on the bike, I was encouraged knowing that what I was doing today, even though it was hard, would pay off this summer. I knew that the moment I slide on that pair of shorts for the first time this season, I would be happy that I worked out all those months ago. No regrets.

I feel this way about going after my goals, too. Sometimes the work seems too hard; too daunting. I don’t want to push through because pushing through feels like I am trying to walk through a wall: impossible. I may not want to push through. I may have all the excuses in the world as to why I should just shut it down and walk away. But, I know that by pushing through I am getting closer to my goal however slow that process may be.

Is there something you want; something you are striving towards but it feels to hard? I encourage you to push through because I know the end result will make it all worth it.

Push through.

No regrets. 

Love & Blessings,

Meg