On Aug.30, 2008, I did 1000 push ups. The experience was not what I expected right from the beginning. I told my family that I wanted to do what I said I would even though I wasn't feeling great. They responded with enthusiasm and encouragement. They continued this throughout the day, stating that they knew this was a challenge that I could meet. I needed that little push more than once when I considered stopping.
I was also surprised by some of the reactions that I received from the people that I work with, I have learned a lot about how others view the world. Two people stand out in my mind, one said, ' I would just not do it and tell everyone that I did.' and the other said, 'How can they make you do that?'. I did not know how to respond to these people. A million questions came to mind, including; how did they get this way, how will this attitude affect our world and how can I help them view the world differently? I could have given each of the a lecture about being true to yourself and being a living example to others but I didn't. I simply said, 'Because I said I would'. Each person looked puzzled by my response, I'm hoping that they will eventually get it.
I started this challenge thinking that I would learn some profound lesson about myself. There was not lesson to learn, I already knew that I could accomplish anything that I set my mind to. I did learn a lot about the people in my world and which ones to surround myself with in my pursuit towards mastery.
5 comments:
Pure awesomeness!
I second that!
That Is so cool. I am glad i got to see you do that.
Love Katie11
I too find it interesting how the outside world see's what we do. I enjoy peoples expressions when I tell them about training. They may not fully understand why we do the thing we do but one day that may change. After almoast 10 years in Kung-Fu my own brother still thinks I take karate. Great post
Way to go keeping promises to yourself!
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