Time. 24 hours a day. 168 hours a week. How we spend that time is our choice. We allocate most of that time to work and sleep. The remainder is divided into driving, eating, playing and hundreds of other distractions. In the end, we still have 24 hours to get ‘it’ all done. Time also changes us. We develop different habits, passions and one thing is certain, we all change in due time.
Fear. Anxiety. We all have a comfort zone. A place we know we will not have to face uncertainty. A place we know we will not be judged. A place that rids us of any opportunity to get hurt, deal with conflict and change what we personally call ‘normal’. Over time, we can become paralyzed based on past experiences and that comfort zone becomes the only ‘zone’ we know. We miss opportunities, experience less out of what life offers and become complacent in due time.
For most of my life, fear has dictated my life. I feared failure the most. Interestingly enough, tough times recently and running have completely changed my outlook on life. Running has taught me I am so much more capable and stronger than I ever have thought possible. Completing distances that only the most dedicated attempt, inspiring more people than I ever thought I could and I am now in the best shape of my life. Tough times have taught me that anything is possible and regardless of how much you prepare and think you know what is coming, you have no idea or control of the future.
The past cannot be changed however can be a learning experience. So live in the now, make decisions that make you smile and just let the future happen. The best may be right in front of you but you will miss the opportunity if you are only focused on the unforeseen.
“The greater part of human pain is unnecessary. It is self-created as long as the unobserved mind runs your life.”
~Eckhart Tolle
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