I had a busy day today, and have to admit I may be changing my mind - again. Not that that is a surprise or even that there is anything wrong with it. Remember I said I hadn't spent any time on the elliptical machine - or rather that I hadn't spent much time on it? This morning I decided I would use it because I can see the advantages of adding a little strength training to my walking.
What I contemplated and found rather humorous is that this is the day BEYOND what I would normally have called the day I've managed to establish a habit - and what I found funny was that today I can begin to see where it is getting to BE a habit. Not that it is, but that it could be. And I don't think about it as much; this idea of whether or not I'll go out for a walk today is already decided - I am going out, because I am going out every day for 90 days. Now in addition to that, I am more mindful of those other "shoulds"; I should eat more fruits or I should exercise and strengthen my muscles.
I have heard it said that we shouldn't "should" ourselves to death, but I wonder today if that is correct. Why is it that I can't suggest to do those things I know would benefit me? St. Paul asks why is it that he does the things he oughtn't to do and doesn't do the things he ought to (Romans 7:15-20) - and how am I to improve either my mind, or my health if I don't pay attention to those "shoulds?" I know full well, that left to my own devices I'd not do any of those things I ought, rather I would choose the easy way. So, I submit this for my own consideration: why do I do those things I oughtn't and why don't I do those things I ought?
How much better I feel physically and spiritually if I have done those things that are beneficial and uplifting. (And of course the occasional bon-bon thrown in.) 61 to go
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