My life has been unconsciously evolving around this topic lately. To have faith, or to be fearful. While it may sound easy to just be optimistic or stay hopeful...well, it's not easy at all. I have come to a point in my life where it feels like I can't keep going on the way I have been. I have to make changes to my lifestyle to really thrive. If you know me, you might know that I am quite the control freak. To feel a lack of control can be scary.
Lately, my sense of no control has been related to my knee recovery. After my third knee surgery, I recently found out that I might not be able to run again or play competitive sports. My knee pain has been a rollercoaster with bouts of pain triggered by random things. The episodes of pain are something that I lack control over right now. While I'm doing everything in my power to recover smoothly, all I can think about is, "what if this pain never goes away? What if I will always live my life expecting to be in pain?".
Sometimes, when one thing goes wrong, it can cloud our perceptions of other situations we face in life. While the pain is scary, I refuse to let my fear debilitate me. No, quitting is not an option for me. Regardless of how long it takes for me to achieve my prime physique, I will continue pushing. There are too many opportunities out there to just give up right now.
Moral of the story: It's comfortable to let fear consume you and give up on your ideas and dreams. It's easier to hide yourself and your gifts from the world due to self-doubt and fear. When fear sets in, let faith take you forward. Regardless of your religion, having faith in God when life is falling apart can strengthen your mind and soul. I didn't realize how important faith was until I felt like I had no control over my current situation. Faith gives me the strength to continue training. Faith gives me the ability to be patient with myself. Faith takes the weight off my shoulders since I know that I will achieve everything I am meant to in life within time. Faith helps me not be intimidated by my gifts so that I can share my gifts with you and others.
Regret is expensive. So why not give it a shot and give it your everything? Don't twist my words when I say give it your everything. You don't need to give up foods that make you happy. You don't have to spend all of your paychecks to get to your goal. But you have to give your EVERYTHING when it comes to accountability! Those times when you don't feel like it MATTERS THE MOST. Whether you have chronic pain, depression, disability, or change in identity...whatever your perceived barrier is to your success, it is not the true barrier. You are the barrier to your success. Motivation is temporary, consistency is what will catapult you forward! Don't give in to your weak thoughts. Acknowledge them, and then remember who YOU are! Have faith in God, he has your back. The risks you take for the benefit of your health and others will be recognized eventually. Keep shining especially when no one is watching!
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