Ever watch a gerbil run on a gerbil wheel? The little guy’s heart is racing as if he’s being chased by a cat. He’s going all out and getting nowhere. Oppsl, I promised myself I wouldn’t make this post a commentary on contemporary society. The little guy wakes up, sees teh wheel, figures he’s supposed to use it. He jumps on and off he goes. He reminds me of me. I get out of bed, see the yoga mat on the floor. It’s got to be there for a reason. I hear it calling to me. It’s 5:30 a.m. and I’m doing the plank, pushups, and crunches. Somebody tell me this is fun. My brain whispers, “You’ll thank me later.” As I squeeze out my last pushup, I answer, “No I won’t.” Maybe I should invest in something like the gerbil wheel. The little guy goes and goes on it. It has to be giving him a runner’s high. Spoiler alert: I’m still not catching up to whomever is in front of me. . At times I can relate to the gerbil. I’m running and running and going nowhere. Yes, I might say, if the gerbil asks me, “”have said, “b”Been there done that.
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Today’s Thought: Don’t Stop and Don’t Turn Back
There are lots of ways to get through a day. A guy I was speaking with at the gym said some days he feels like a gerbil on a gerbil wheel. He’s going fast but getting nowhere. We both laughed. Some days it does feel like that. Some days it feels like you’re walking backward. And, there are days where everything falls into place and you’re riding high and fast. Whatever kind of day comes our way, it’s best to keep going along. If things aren’t going well keep going they can change in a flash. If you’re riding a hot streak enjoy every moment. You don’t know when you’ll get another shot. As long as we keep moving along we have a chance. As long as we keep moving along we can take a hit, shake it off, and keep on moving. Don’t stop and don’t turn back.
