Don’t Wait to be Motivated

Don't wait to be motivated. 

Haven't we all listened to motivational speakers and gotten all jazzed up with Yeah!! I'm gonna do that!

Just to get home and not do "that". Even if we bought the books and merchandise that was supposed to motivate us.

Our brains are designed to resist change. It's supposed to be a safety feature. (There is science on that.) 

Take action though, ignore the resistant thoughts, and your brain will eventually get on board. Your heart may even start to cheerlead you.

That whole thing about "one step at a time", is profound. One physical action to begin. Don't think, just do.

I didn't "feel" like it, but this morning, I made a deal with myself to at least go outside and take some deep breaths. It’s a beautiful morning for goodness sake, why am I resisting?  

I saw the cross that is on the property far in the distance. My heart told me I should take a hike to it. It would be good for me. My brain said, "Oh hell no." It's too far. I don't feel like it. I can do it later, or tomorrow. This back and forth with “go/stay” in my heart and brain went on for a few minutes. I was definitely leaning toward going back in the house. But while they were hashing it out with each other, I took a step in the direction of the cross. And then another, and another. Without thinking. Just doing.

As I walked I was distracted by the sounds of the birds, and couldn't even tell you when the argument in my head and heart stopped. 

It's as if my head brain said, "Okay, I guess she's doing this, —and got onboard with the action.— and turned its attention to get me to thinking about what I was seeing in the forest, and providing thoughts about that. My heart must have just been enjoying the ride. 

In any case, before I knew it I was at the cross. I said a prayer of gratitude, and headed home for breakfast. Feeling joy and accomplishment, and inspired to write this story.