Whenever I have been hesitant
to do something new
to go somewhere I have never been
to share my ideas
to say something that needs to be said,
I was tempted by fear to
walk away
ignore my goals
to give in to my fears.
I succeeded only when I had the courage to take that small but important step
beyond the comfort zone.
I am learning this in the gym.
There's a voice inside that sneaks into my consciousness that says
you're too old to to do that
you'll never be strong enough to do that
you'll look silly trying out that new machine
you'll fail if you add that weight.
I am learning to ignore that voice because it overshadows
another voice that comes from somewhere deep inside that says
you should try
what do you have to lose
how great it would feel to be able to do that
how much better you will feel
you are strong
you can do this.
And so today at the gym I
tried a new machine
used a heavier weight
raised the incline on the treadmill
added 15 minutes to my workout.
I want to reach my goals.
I am trying harder so I will
feel stronger
more confident
eager to stretch and reach
beyond the comfort zone.
