It seems like each year I think, "I should discipline myself to write more" ... then the idea of yet another blog, followed quickly by the realization that I don't really have anything interesting to say.
Jesus asked his disciples, "Is gaining everything in this world you want worth losing your soul" (Mt 16:26, Mk 8:36, Lk 9:25)? That's a pretty serious question. The ESV even uses the word "forfeit". This word conjures up images of competition. Every athlete knows there are rules set up to help judge one competitor against another. We train with those rules in mind. In training, however, we have more latitude. For instance, an olympic weightlifter can practice a few parts of the lift instead of all of it. This is acceptable in training. When competition day comes those training days will hopefully help the lifter reach a new personal record.
That makes me think ... what am I doing each day in my life to prepare for the moments when I'm on a platform and the spotlight is on me. Those platforms aren't just in weightlifting meets ... they include moments where we make tough personal choices, moments when I get up to train my soul, to train my body, to train my mind ...
It's another transition day for me where I'm headed towards starting another Whole30 program (http://whole9life.com/start/).
I've also decided on a lifting program to get my strength up for a powerlifting meet in April. This includes more conditioning as well.
Today is a day of rest as I'm still not feeling 100%. Tomorrow, the plan goes into action.
Another year. I welcome it!
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