Pants + Clarity + Energy = Purpose
Monday, February 11th, 2008Let's talk about pants first.
Pants
Today, I slipped into a pair of pants that I was bursting out of three weeks ago. They fit perfectly now, a little loose (canvas climbing/hiking pants). That's number one. I'm hoping I can get into my jeans next week - number two.
Clarity
After changing my diet, I've found that my mind is sharper, more focused. I feel more positive too. Last year, I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever (fill in the blank) with my life. I didn't think that way two years ago. Back then, I knew what I wanted to do and I was doing it. I let job stress get in the way of that and I started another negative cycle.
I know I won't have any trouble licking the 50 I put on (twenty at a time), but I do worry if I'll start another cycle of gaining. I've got to keep my focus.
Energy
I haven't even started exercising yet and I already feel like I have 10x more energy than I did last year. I know that when I get back to running, I'll be even more amped up. For some reason, this is the thing that people either forget or ignore. I guess that's because working out (however you do it) is hard and so few people do it regularly that you almost feel out of place. Well, you have a body for a reason. Use it.
Purpose
I know what I'm supposed to do and I'm doing it. I spent the last two weeks getting ready to apply to a writing workshop. I'm so excited about the application. Even if I don't make the cut, I'm just glad to be doing something that I've always wanted to do. I don't think I could have done this without the equation above (and a lot of help from great friends).
