Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Day 16 (Benefits)
So like I was saying before I have to lay off the RushFit schedule because it is causing some problems with my knees. I still plan on doing it but just not as often. Today I did weights, but just basic stuff. I did a lot of push-ups and did some exercises with 40lbs dumbbells to work the arms and shoulders. Still broke a sweat and got my heart rate up which is great.
I did notice today that I am actually seeing some benefits too. I am starting to see some definition coming back to my body which I was pretty happy about. I even flexed a little bit in the mirror LOL.
On another topic I also read something I wrote 3 years ago about my relationship and understanding of God. It was a little disappointing because I realized I was going in the right direction before but at some point turned off the path. My path before was focused on love, and doing all things in the purpose of love and a higher calling. I have left that path and started to just chase stuff. Material things started being the bigger picture. I am glad I read it, and right now it is a reminder that again I am back on the right path. Though the thought pops in my head that I could have been much further if I had not strayed. That is life though, and things happen for a reason. I am stronger, more focused, and know more of who I am now than I ever did three years ago. I knew what I needed to do three years ago, but now I understand why and learning how.
It is all a blessing, the good, the bad, the struggle. Martin Luther King Jr. would not be who he was without all the struggle that he went through. Pain exposes soft spots, some call it weakness, I call it an opportunity to grow and be more.
-Tali
I did notice today that I am actually seeing some benefits too. I am starting to see some definition coming back to my body which I was pretty happy about. I even flexed a little bit in the mirror LOL.
On another topic I also read something I wrote 3 years ago about my relationship and understanding of God. It was a little disappointing because I realized I was going in the right direction before but at some point turned off the path. My path before was focused on love, and doing all things in the purpose of love and a higher calling. I have left that path and started to just chase stuff. Material things started being the bigger picture. I am glad I read it, and right now it is a reminder that again I am back on the right path. Though the thought pops in my head that I could have been much further if I had not strayed. That is life though, and things happen for a reason. I am stronger, more focused, and know more of who I am now than I ever did three years ago. I knew what I needed to do three years ago, but now I understand why and learning how.
It is all a blessing, the good, the bad, the struggle. Martin Luther King Jr. would not be who he was without all the struggle that he went through. Pain exposes soft spots, some call it weakness, I call it an opportunity to grow and be more.
-Tali
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Day 15 (Inspiration)
So today me and one of my best friends went to Comic Con in Boston. I am not a big comic book fan like he is but I love the art in it. These artist have some serious talent and a lot of them are very down to earth cool guys. I am a guy that is more likely to just examine the drawing style, technique, detail and more on each frame than really even read the comic book.
Though I had many short conversations with different artist displaying their work I was blessed to have one extended conversation. This guy really inspired me today as we got into a deep conversation about the struggles of artist trying to be perfect and finding their identity. We talked about that push to always draw like the greats in the industry. We talked about how big companies don't really want you to have your own drawing style (he used to work for some and a lot of his friends still do). We talked about finally getting to the point where your art can just flow and it is no longer forced through fear of rejection, and ideas of perfection.
One thing he told me he struggled with was someone he admired told him "the best thing about you is you don't draw like anybody else, and the worst thing about you is you don't draw like anybody else". He struggled for years with that thought of it also being the worst part about him. He fought with the struggle of trying to just be like everyone else. He did this until he finally realized that is not the worst part about him at all, but it was only the best. He freed himself so he could be himself. That was inspiration on many different levels. It was just a reminder to just be me, and to let myself shine. Be myself in my art, in my business, in my every day walk of life and try not to just conform to what everyone else thinks I am supposed to be.
Though I am not there yet, it is motivating to see and talk to somebody who has struggled and overcame it. It lets me know that I am not the only one, and that I can do it too. He always was nice enough to give me some tips on how to do it, as far as my artistic skills go. I gratefully got to purchase some of his work so I could support his dream and also remind myself of the lesson I learned today.
-Tali
Though I had many short conversations with different artist displaying their work I was blessed to have one extended conversation. This guy really inspired me today as we got into a deep conversation about the struggles of artist trying to be perfect and finding their identity. We talked about that push to always draw like the greats in the industry. We talked about how big companies don't really want you to have your own drawing style (he used to work for some and a lot of his friends still do). We talked about finally getting to the point where your art can just flow and it is no longer forced through fear of rejection, and ideas of perfection.
One thing he told me he struggled with was someone he admired told him "the best thing about you is you don't draw like anybody else, and the worst thing about you is you don't draw like anybody else". He struggled for years with that thought of it also being the worst part about him. He fought with the struggle of trying to just be like everyone else. He did this until he finally realized that is not the worst part about him at all, but it was only the best. He freed himself so he could be himself. That was inspiration on many different levels. It was just a reminder to just be me, and to let myself shine. Be myself in my art, in my business, in my every day walk of life and try not to just conform to what everyone else thinks I am supposed to be.
Though I am not there yet, it is motivating to see and talk to somebody who has struggled and overcame it. It lets me know that I am not the only one, and that I can do it too. He always was nice enough to give me some tips on how to do it, as far as my artistic skills go. I gratefully got to purchase some of his work so I could support his dream and also remind myself of the lesson I learned today.
-Tali
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Day 14 (Hand to change)
Today I just plainly want to talk about life. In life we have challenges. Some people have challenges that we understand and relate to, and some people have tougher issues. Let's talk about the people that have tougher issues or just ones that we may not be used to. Sometimes these people just need some extra support, just knowing somebody is there to help with their path to change.
What do you do when some one is asking for your help, asking for your support but it is hard? When everybody else walks away because it is easier do you too? When no one else understands why you would stand and support somebody on their will to change, do you leave. Tell them you are sorry but it is their problem. Sometimes just sticking around and being a hand to hold them up when they feel like giving up is really all they need to change their entire life. I guess it all comes down to what you think is more important, helping somebody change their life, or other people's thoughts of you...when you know you are doing the right thing. Life.
-Tali
What do you do when some one is asking for your help, asking for your support but it is hard? When everybody else walks away because it is easier do you too? When no one else understands why you would stand and support somebody on their will to change, do you leave. Tell them you are sorry but it is their problem. Sometimes just sticking around and being a hand to hold them up when they feel like giving up is really all they need to change their entire life. I guess it all comes down to what you think is more important, helping somebody change their life, or other people's thoughts of you...when you know you are doing the right thing. Life.
-Tali
Friday, August 2, 2013
Day 13 (Minor adjustment)
What a day what a day. It is just crazy how large expenses seem to all pop up at around the same time. What can you do though, that's life. Today was a bit of solitude, I had a good amount of time with my thoughts. I took a 45min walk through a nearby park with my baby, and then sat looking over a body of water for a while. Sometimes we all need to just slow down and really take the time to admire the beauty of nature. Living in a city most are not too fond of, but in the midst of it is still God's created beauty of nature.
After my walk I went home and I did my RushFit work out, but I must make an confession. Lately I have been noticing my knee has not been feeling too well. Though today's workout was great, and I was able to keep up so much better this time my knee didn't feel like anything that gave me a comfortable feeling. I almost feel like I am going to pop it or something. With that being said I think I am going to be changing up my workout some. I was going to start doing pilates after I finished this 8 week program, but I think I am just going to start mixing it up. 2 weeks of pilates and 1 week or RushFit rinse and repeat. I just want to be healthy.
-Tali
After my walk I went home and I did my RushFit work out, but I must make an confession. Lately I have been noticing my knee has not been feeling too well. Though today's workout was great, and I was able to keep up so much better this time my knee didn't feel like anything that gave me a comfortable feeling. I almost feel like I am going to pop it or something. With that being said I think I am going to be changing up my workout some. I was going to start doing pilates after I finished this 8 week program, but I think I am just going to start mixing it up. 2 weeks of pilates and 1 week or RushFit rinse and repeat. I just want to be healthy.
-Tali
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Day 12 (Peace fight)
Yes yes, I don't have a post for day 11, but I am not perfect. I will say this though, day 11 I had a great workout and felt more energized than I have in a long time. I even notice lately there is a little more pep in my step. I am just physically starting to feel the benefits of getting back in shape and it has only been a little more than a week. Enough about day 11 this post is for day 12. As far as the workouts go today was a scheduled rest day on my program calendar, which was good.
I want to talk about something that I read the other day though. In my Imitation of Christ book it had mentioned how people are ready to do evil, but yet it is hard to find people ready to do good. In more home hitting terms people are usually ready to express their disgust or insult others when offended, but we hesitate to give a compliment, sometimes in fear they might "take it wrong".
What if we tried to spread love on purpose simply for the purpose of spreading love? What if we dedicated ourselves to try to make one person smile every day, one stranger even. It could be as simple as smiling at somebody. It would not only bring some light into another person's day but it would also brighten our spirits.
The biggest challenge in this is that there is just something in the world that when you try to change your life for the better that sets you back. When you decide you are about peace and love, hate and anger comes knocking at your door. It takes a lot of strength to walk in peace and love, and even more to help spread that life style. But, just like working out, it just becomes easier with time if you push through.
-Tali
I want to talk about something that I read the other day though. In my Imitation of Christ book it had mentioned how people are ready to do evil, but yet it is hard to find people ready to do good. In more home hitting terms people are usually ready to express their disgust or insult others when offended, but we hesitate to give a compliment, sometimes in fear they might "take it wrong".
What if we tried to spread love on purpose simply for the purpose of spreading love? What if we dedicated ourselves to try to make one person smile every day, one stranger even. It could be as simple as smiling at somebody. It would not only bring some light into another person's day but it would also brighten our spirits.
The biggest challenge in this is that there is just something in the world that when you try to change your life for the better that sets you back. When you decide you are about peace and love, hate and anger comes knocking at your door. It takes a lot of strength to walk in peace and love, and even more to help spread that life style. But, just like working out, it just becomes easier with time if you push through.
-Tali
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Day 10 (prayer)
Today wasn't much of a productive day but a good day either way. No, I didn't workout. No, the business plan did not get touched. I didn't even read my Bible tonight. But, it's ok.
Today I spent time with my family. I let my wife get some sleep and I hung out with my daughter from the time I got home until it was her bed time. Then I spent time and had some deep convo with the wife.
So with that being said, all that is really on my mind is a prayer.
Lord, help me to not esteem myself higher than anyone. Help me to be grateful for all I have, and take nothing for granted. Help me Lord to humble myself to do all that I am required without complaining or grumbling. Help me to walk in love at all times. Thank you Lord.
-Tali
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