Over the past two weeks I’ve fallen victim to resistance. Resistance to write, eat healthy, workout, be social, all of it.
In large part because I have been living in complete fear.
It’s exhausting.
When we focus too much on other people’s issues, other people’s success, the things we don’t have, the issues we’re dealing with personally, we lose ourselves.
I try to show up, love hard, and support my people. But I am continuing to learn that I can’t abandon myself in the process.
Because when I’m at my best—mentally, physically, spiritually— I have an abundance mindset. And it is that mindset that allows me to help, give, listen, etc.
That’s what I remembered at the gym this morning, after a sleepless night of binge-watching TV and whispering wild promises to myself like, “I’m starting 75 Hard tomorrow. Two workouts a day. Whole foods only. Let’s get shredded.”
And hey—I respect the energy behind that. But here’s the conclusion I came to and the note I wrote myself:
The goal isn’t to overhaul everything overnight. That’s not possible.
The goal is to get back in the saddle.
The goal is one small win at a time.
You are not going to heal your gut, reach your physical goals, make a million dollars, and become Buddha in a single day.
But you can show up today. Drink some water. Move your body. Eat something that actually fuels you. Take some deep breaths. Write something. Call a friend. Take a walk.
That’s how you get back to the life you want to live.
The life where you treat your body, mind, and spirit with deep respect.
The life where you love on your people, not because you have to—but because you’re full enough to give freely without expecting anything in return.
If you can live that way, you’ll be able to live with the results. And I think you’ll like them.
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