Showed up for another weekend jog/walk. I was kind of late waking up and the sun was already up when I started. I saw a bunch of athletes today and that made me realize why I didn't see my usual commute-mates yesterday. Their campus was occupied by these athletes.
I haven't dreamt of being an athlete. I have no memory of joining anything that requires running and so before. But I can remember one PE class in my elementary days where I almost blacked out after finishing one lap. Thank God for the shady trees around the corner. Standing or being exposed to heat for a longer period is not good for me. That reminds me of my scouting experience in which I really collapsed after the parade. I once enrolled myself in a taekwondo class. It was free and I was kind of enjoying the sport in the first couple sessions but I stopped because we couldn't afford the uniform then. If I'm asked if I love doing that again, I would love to. At my age now I think that could be a lot of work already so, I'll think of another path I guess. I'm not athletic at all. You could really say I was weak in that particular area.
But on the other side, I could endure musical practices before in the band under the heat of the sun and parades with my instrument at hand. I believe you will grow in it especially when you realize you love doing it. For a period of time you'll get used to it and enjoy it.
I haven't dreamt of being athletic. I now dreamt of pursuing a healthier and active lifestyle. As one ages, it becomes a goal and priority. Well for me even though I still struggle in keeping at it.
One step at a time.
Show up for yourself.
You can always begin again.
Be kinder to yourself.
Be proud of your progress.
You'll get there too.
"Malayo pa, pero malayo ka na." (It's still a long way, but you've come a long way.")
To dreams we will be pursuing and succeeding soon.
Love,
A
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