Here are some of the items that were on my “can’t” list that are now on my “bring it on” list:
-riding a motorcycle (sorry, mom!)
-running a race (warning – these are addictive)
-eating spicy foods (I now have to restock chili powder and Tabasco every couple weeks)
-enjoying sports (don’t mention last week’s playoffs…)
-learning to play chess (I’m still pretty crummy, but it’s progress)
-kissing another man (strange at first, but not too hard to get used to)
-cooking (see “I’m Not Martha Stewart…”
-having a dog again (you’ll hear more about this one later)
-trusting again
-loving again
It is not the responsibility of those in our life to push and challenge us; it is something we must take on ourselves. As a teacher, I am fully aware that growth occurs when I keep the students slightly uncomfortable, just a little beyond where they want to go. Likewise, we can grow when we take ourselves beyond what we think we can do. What can you transfer from your “I can’t, I won’t, I don’t, and I’ll never” list? How can you challenge yourself?
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