I went to the gym recently to get my work out on. It’s been a while since I did a workout class and I must say it was fun! I was surprised that I was able to keep up with everyone. There were some rough parts but all in all I got through it, and I felt good about it once the class was over. However, during parts of the workout negative thoughts creep into my mind. For a split second (and I do mean a split second) I entertained those thoughts but I gained control and informed those thoughts I was the boss and I was not going to stop working out.
Those thoughts started to formulate when I looked in the mirror while I was doing an exercise. For that split second the thoughts stated “look at you, why are you trying to lose weight? It’s not going to work, look how silly you look trying to work out.”
I shook my head and told my thoughts to myself “not today”.
See: I had two options.
I could’ve sat and whined about those thoughts.
I could of agreed with those thoughts.
But I had the energy to say no! I was getting through the workout and I am going to lose THIS weight. If I entertain those thoughts from a workout, there’s no telling what else would hinder me. Over the years I’ve allowed negativity to be my best friend. I allowed it to take CONTROL over my accomplishments in life. I stopped living because of the negativity that controlled my actions for so long. It’s time to live, and by all means I am going to work on my purpose and turn them into my paycheck. Despite what others say, or how things turn out the first time. I’ve learned in order to grow I have to step out and do the work. I can’t expect to be advance in anything I do if I stay hibernated in my passion. I’ve come to the realization last night, and I am praying the same for you.
What negativity will do?
It will make you angry. It will questions your existence and can KILL your dream. There are so many people living on this earth that is not living up to God’s purpose. Those people are living paycheck to paycheck, unhappy at their jobs, and struggling to find happiness. Those people are you and me. It’s time to make a change and to push towards your passion.
We are all designed with gifts. Some people know right away what their gift is. Others don’t, despite how long it takes, it is vital we find out what we are passionate about. It gives us a different perspective of life. It makes us feel proud of who we are and whom we become in the future. Life is supposed to be enjoyable. It’s supposed to be memorable and peaceful.
I know this is easier said than done. Life has a way of diverting us into our purpose. We have children we have to take care of and a roof to keep over our head. Yet, I believe when we step into our purpose and tell negativity no, we turn into a new person. We become determined and ignite that fire that will change us forever. It’s time to tell negativity no, it’s time to get our hands dirty, face challenges, and learn from our mistakes. If we continue to listen to our negativity, we may never get there.
Each day we have two choices to make when we get up, those choices are: to step into your purpose, or to live the way you’ve been living. If the way you have been living is not satisfactory for your life, why continue to choose that route?
When we don’t live purposefully we start to question our existence. If you are having difficulty figuring out your purpose, think about this:
What are some things you like to do?
What can you do for free?
Lastly, what problems do you want to solve in this world?
Answering these three questions should ignite some kind of fire. The more we live purposefully the better we are at being happy. I choose to be happy and so should you.