How many times have you been scrolling your Twitter feeds or Facebook status and come across and inspiring video? If you are anything like me, you can't count the times you've laughed, or cried at a video that touched your heart. But how many of those videos actually inspired you to CHANGE?
Recently a friend of mine posted an inspirational video to her Facebook wall and I boredly clicked it. I was intrieged by the guy standing on his head. I wasn't looking for "inspiration" but I found it. In the most unlikely of sources.
The video tells the story of a wounded vetern who was injured so badly doctors told him, he'd never walk un-aided again. He, as would anyone, believed them and gave up. He couldn't walk or run, so exercising was next to impossible. He was turned away by most Yoga instructors. All by one.
That one man, believed in him and encouraged him to do what everyone else deemed was impossible.
You'll just have to watch the video for the rest of the story...
As I watched this video, it struck a chord with me.
Here I am, 22 years old, reasonably health, I have all my senses... what's holding me back from accomplishing my goals? There is nothing, I have nothing to OVER COME, why am I sitting here allowing myself to hold me back?
Yes, I can admit that I am my own worst enemy. There are times I've looked at things people have done, that I want to do and just shook my head. "I could never be that good of pianist" or " I could never be that [fill in the blank]."
Well WHY NOT?
How in the world do XYZ get there? In words of Dolvett Quince "Hard Work and Dedication"
That thought has been with me all week, as I've gone about my activities. There are somethings I want to be better at, small in comparison, but important to me.
I want to be a better pianist. I can be a concert worthy pianist. If. I. put. in the work.
I can be a great dog trainer. If. I. put for the effort.
I can even be more for God, my family and friends if I get quick thinking of all the things I CAN'T do, and start with the things I can.
This month, I am done holding myself back.
How about you? What's stopping you from reaching your goals? Lets go out there and do it people!
Recently a friend of mine posted an inspirational video to her Facebook wall and I boredly clicked it. I was intrieged by the guy standing on his head. I wasn't looking for "inspiration" but I found it. In the most unlikely of sources.
The video tells the story of a wounded vetern who was injured so badly doctors told him, he'd never walk un-aided again. He, as would anyone, believed them and gave up. He couldn't walk or run, so exercising was next to impossible. He was turned away by most Yoga instructors. All by one.
That one man, believed in him and encouraged him to do what everyone else deemed was impossible.
You'll just have to watch the video for the rest of the story...
As I watched this video, it struck a chord with me.
Here I am, 22 years old, reasonably health, I have all my senses... what's holding me back from accomplishing my goals? There is nothing, I have nothing to OVER COME, why am I sitting here allowing myself to hold me back?
Yes, I can admit that I am my own worst enemy. There are times I've looked at things people have done, that I want to do and just shook my head. "I could never be that good of pianist" or " I could never be that [fill in the blank]."
Well WHY NOT?
How in the world do XYZ get there? In words of Dolvett Quince "Hard Work and Dedication"
That thought has been with me all week, as I've gone about my activities. There are somethings I want to be better at, small in comparison, but important to me.
I want to be a better pianist. I can be a concert worthy pianist. If. I. put. in the work.
I can be a great dog trainer. If. I. put for the effort.
I can even be more for God, my family and friends if I get quick thinking of all the things I CAN'T do, and start with the things I can.
This month, I am done holding myself back.
How about you? What's stopping you from reaching your goals? Lets go out there and do it people!
