But When? Day 19

This morning’s conditions to run outside were less than ideal.  It was wet and cold, I was tired, and the bed was warm. Why would I get out of a warm bed to exercise in the freezing cold?  On the surface, it doesn’t make sense, I admit.  Except, I had made a promise to myself.  I promised that I would exercise this morning regardless.  It is something which helps me physically, mentally and spiritually.  

I would like to wait for the ideal circumstances. Can’t it just be 50 degrees when I run, no wind, and no traffic?  How about no wild animals or crazy folks driving?  Since I’m asking, could I get a path which takes me by beautiful scenery close to my house so I don’t have to drive?  I’m sure I would get up with excitement every morning if that happened, right?

I wouldn’t.  It isn’t the circumstances that needs changing. We live in a temperature controlled world (homes, cars, work, etc).  We have access to food.  We have so many of the things which would make it ideal to take care of ourselves.  Except we don’t always do it.  We don’t because we are always looking for a reason not to.  We are looking for opportunities to take the easy road.  And we have a host of excuses to stay on the easy road.  

But nothing changes on the easy road.  And if we continue to wait for the ideal circumstances, they will never come.  So if it is time for a change, now is the time.  If not now, then when?  The present is all we have.  Maybe we start now.