According to Tom Turner, executive liaison for the Spina Bifida Association that’s exactly it: Perspective. And also, according to him, there’s no mountain too high to climb. Tom would know. Paralyzed from the waist down since birth he’s now 35 and trains about three times a week. (If he can exercise on a regular basis, shouldn’t that be encouragement enough for anyone to give it a shot?)
Principle #1 Move Into The Fear.
“Train you mind to believe no mountain is too high or any goal is too difficult to attain.” Basically, it’s all about meeting your fears and facing them head-on. In this principle, aim to recognize your fears, acknowledge them and then move through them. Ask yourself what is it that makes you uncomfortable? Have you let yourself get out of shape and are afraid you’ll never get back? Do you have an injury that’s caused you to be afraid of your body? If you can visualize creatively, then you can put your fears in check. See your self as you’d like to be. Remember: your body loves you and has the potential to heal itself to perfection. Your only job is to trust it and listen.
Q: What is your body saying to you?
Principle #2 Trust Your Intuition.
It is important when overcoming obstacles and learning to break through barriers that you begin to listen to the still small voice of your body. In most cases, we all want the comfort of having someone telling us what we can and cannot do. However, our highest truth lies within us. This is not to say that the good opinion of others is not important, but ultimately the decision making comes from within.
When facing a challenge or an obstacle look to how you feel. What are your instincts telling you? Often it is simply your instinct that will move you into a new mindset and raise your consciousness. Change your perspective about things that hold you back. Learn about what your restrictions were then, and create a boundary for yourselfself. We all have boundaries - regardless if a person can walk or not, obstacles are as unique as people themselves. Therefore, it’s first best to know your boundaries.
Next, aim to meet those boundaries. Reach as high as you can within the confines of what you are able to do. Whether it be more sets, reps or greater endurance, allow yourself as much time as necessary to accomplish your small goals. It's always surprising, with small steps, how quickly you can reach a Big goal.”
Principle #3 Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.
What then, about fear? If we move into the fear and meet it eye to eye what if fear meets us there? It really comes down to our most primal fear; fear of death. Once you realize that death is all part of the divine plan, it’s liberating, you can let it go and, instead, choose how to live. So instead of being afraid of death I decided to choose how to live.
So what’s the take away message? I’m reminded of the poem by Dylan Thomas who said: “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night.” It seems appropriate here. The bottom line: Staying afraid often keeps us from truly living. Tom reminds us that a positive attitude is key, Life is all about attitude. Never let fear beat you down! Do not miss being part of tomorrow. That said, what fears are getting in your way? Make today the right time to face them.
In conclusion: Life Beyond The Boundaries.
When you’ve faced your fears and pushed your boundaries to the edges, what then? Find a new mountain to climb. It’s what makes life fun. I know I have considerations. I know that there will be days that I’ll need to rest up a bit from the aching muscles but it’s those times when I am with my thoughts that I decide what I am going to set my sights on.”
There are “real” people everywhere doing great things...look around you; angels are everywhere! Learn from them. Choose someone you look up to, admire or of whom you appreciate their values. Set goals, climb mountains! Set intention in motion and enjoy the healthy process.
Cheers
Rob
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