The Worst Enemy You'll Ever Face Is Your Own Negative Thoughts

The best advice that I got this week was from Chris Hubbard, my Weight Watchers Temple Terrace local leader. The topic was perseverance. This is a topic that I need to learn over and over again. But somehow, in the discussion, negative self-talk came up. This is stinkin' thinkin' again but it IS my worst enemy. We all want perfection- but perfection is like the weather in New England- wait 10 minutes and your perception of perfection will be different. That is because perfection is such an elusive goal that we cannot even begin to imagine it- never mind achieve it- all we can see is one side of it- like the blind men and the elephant.

The story goes that three blind men try to describe an elephant. One perfectly described the trunk, one the tail, and one the middle- but no description caught the essence of the elephant. That's how we are with perfection. We can grasp one facet of it- but not the totality. So whenever we strive for perfection, we will disappoint ourselves.

The idea is to focus on one piece at a time and do your best. Look at what you have achieved, rather than what you have not. A clear, calm, and persistent focus will conquer any problem- no matter how big- just keep walking around that elephant!

The image of persistence that Chris brought up was these two women at the Temple Terrace Saturday meeting who have been lifetime for over 20 years. Each and every Staurday morning, they are at the door at 6:30 for the 7AM meeting. They sit in the same two seats every week. There is something magical about the three TT Saturday meetings- they have been winning local awards for years for most people reaching goal, most people losing weight etc. Whoever the leader, they have as the image that keeps them going each and every week= these same two ladies. I have made it my goal this week to be the third- to get there at 6:30- to sit right next to them- and to be there twenty years from now as the lifetimer that comes every week- to listen to the encouragement, to listen to the inspiration, and to be a blessing. Leaving in 45 minutes- will see you tommorow! Topic will be my fitness journey!