Reprogramming

My journey begins with a reprogramming of what I tell myself each day. “I am going to do this.” It doesn't matter the time it takes, only that I actually go the distance. So even though I am in the preginning ( Hey, I like the sound of that!) I am actually doing something. Not a 5k, not even running for a solid minute at a time yet, but getting out there and pushing myself to go farther each day. I am getting faster and better. Better at knowing myself and saying out loud that I am proud of myself. And no one had to shame me into doing it.

There is this wonderful world where anyone can find anonymous support, virtual strength and an army of people willing to encourage your efforts. I am not alone, and neither are you. Don't let the fact you have never done something before now stop you. Don't let your mind tell you that you can't do it. Just take one step at a time. Even if you get up and do one sit up, one lap around your neighborhood, or even just put on your shoes. If it's more than you did yesterday, congratulate yourself! You are on your way to making a difference. Who cares how long it takes? 3 miles, 3 hours? So what? It's the 3 miles that counts, not how long it takes you to get there. Ready to make a journey of your own? You can't take my journey, but you can make your own, right alongside me. Ready...get set...are you going or what?