Reflection and humility is a gift from God.
Six years ago, I was conceived with the “I’m fed up” will power to make the creation inside of me finally come to life. No one really knew the desire, the dreams and the energy used to think about this creation but God. I recall sitting on my favorite sofa as still as possible daydreaming each year and finally, it was concluded that 2006 had to be the year. I had to conceive this intangible gift & bring it to life. My personal due date of delivery was in 19 months but it was delivered in 11 months.
As I sit here and think about it, the conception date was 9/11/2006; hence, September is very special to me. The journey leading up to birthing my special gift taught me a lot and allowed me to rediscovery the unconditional love God has for us. It also showed me that everything I needed to succeed was within me and it was best to endure this journey on my own (just God & I). You see, I quickly realized people's good intentions had no place on this journey and doing it alone would leave plenty of room for flexibility and creativity. And besides, there weren’t that many committed people on a local level being so intentional about what they were conceiving. Looking back, I would do it the same.
Naturally, there were bitter sweet experiences once my gift was fully "developed". I "had to learn" that people's hurtful and hateful comments/or jokes were only a reflection of themselves. My gift was pleasing to myself and God yet some found fault though they had no hand in its creation. During this stage of my life, I was tested to be slow with the tongue and learn not to allow others “words” to adversely affect me; but we’re all humans and crappy comments can get to you if only for a few moments. There's nothing worst than working indubitably hard for something or to get somewhere and have people, esp those "said" to be in any of your circles (lordy it has been a journey with folks) be less than supportive (or make it known rather). But, as a wiser woman, I have learnt to thank God each time he shows me such behaviors and govern myself accordingly.
My gift I so passionately dreamt of and worked hard to see come to life is called "sound fitness". Granted there are plenty goals not achieved yet with more steadily being added and all; but that is what makes me who I am. I cannot function without a brain and journal full of task and goals. Now, into my fifth year of maintaining said gift, I decided to celebrate in a unique manner.
Well, I was a bit frustrated a few months ago and decided to somewhat punishment though it created some mini gifts ;). It's simply amazing how God works things out on His time). My crazy challenge was: 1500 jump rope, 1000 abs & 500 push ups on a weekly basis for seven weeks. Though the challenge is officially over, I'm still sticking with it.
My challenge allowed me to complete:
10,500 jump rope; 7000 abs; 3500 push ups; 600+ miles of biking, running, walking & swimming. I'm truly humble because that though my gift is visible by everyone my passion that conceived it is still burning ever so bright and hot inside.
