Have you noticed that some people look so defeated by life? They look as though they're a losing a battle in life and the best they can do is retreat to their corner, eyes down, wondering if they're ever going to win, and if the round is almost over? Can you relate to dealing with battle after battle in your life? Can you understand what it's like to feel like you just won a round and overcome some battle in your life, only to have something new sucker punch you? And you're down on the pavement, praying and trying to get up at the same time?
So many people enter the new year sluggish, disoriented and dealing with the same drama from last year because the only thing that changed in their life was the date. They didn't change their perspective. They didn't increase their desire. They didn't suddenly become more disciplined because it's a new year. Most people will fail at the things they attempt because they do not have the courage to follow through. So many people will retreat to their corner of life, and without saying a word, they will call it quits.
It is so much easier to talk about what you want to do in life. The one thing most people don't do is stop talking and start doing their thang. I counsel people everyday who have the ability to make more excuses than opportunities in their lives. They go out of their way to sabotage themselves with these excuses.
I know life can feel like a fight. You may feel like Tyson just bit your ear and Evander knocked you out. Yeah, so. Now what? I've been down on the pavement wondering how on earth I got down there and how I was going to get back up. I can remember years ago sitting in my cubicle at work and wondering one thing - How? How am I going to get out of this? How am I going to start loving my life?
Quietly my spirit began to talk to me and teach me a little mantra that I repeat to myself to this day. Mothers, remember when you were in labor and the doctor did a count down with you? For those who aren't mothers, think back to a movie when the doctor begins to count. What does the doctor say? 1...2...3...Push. 1...2...3...Push. I'm not kidding you. I used to sit in that gray cubicle, look around at the maze of other cubicles, watch the people walk by in a miserable state, and I would tell myself 1...2...3...Push.
Push towards greatness. Push to get out of here. Push with all you got. Give birth to your dream. It's right there. You see God opening the doors. You see the path being laid out before you. You know you were meant for more than this. You know you need to stop making excuses. Stop being tired and start living. Stop being fearful of success and step out and see how much success will embrace you. 1...2...3...Push.
Push with all you got. Push until your limbs are exhausted. Push until your mind needs to rest. Push until you know you've given it all you can today. Push...Push...Push. Give birth to the life you were supposed to live. Give birth to your freedom. Give birth to your happiness. Give birth to your life. You can do it.
Like that great coach whispering, sometimes yelling, in the boxer's ear before the boxer gets thrown back in the ring, This year I want you to get back on your feet. I want you to feel like Ali. Float like a butterfly...Sting like a bee. Stay on your toes...Dance baby...Dance and Push with all you have to make your dream a reality.
Dance around the obstacles. Stay on your toes to notice the opportunities. Go back to your corner when you need to relax, contemplate, and plan. Get back in the ring of life everyday. Do something everyday to push yourself toward your dream.
One thing about giving birth - Once you start the process, there is no stopping. I want you to remember that this year. You are going to give birth to the life of your dreams and there is no stopping from this point forward. You are in the process of pushing yourself to greatness.
Stop making excuses and I just bet you have a fighting chance of creating the life of your dreams.
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