I remember watching Star Wars as a kid
And Being called ‘Luke’
It was common place for people to say ”I am your father”
Whenever I introduced myself
Yes it got a little old after a while
And I actually started to feel some resistance Saying my name sometimes
Because I KNEW what was coming
But It was always a friendly conversation that ensued
As I kid I just liked to rebel and roll my eyes I guess..
However, Whenever YOU feel resistance to doing something
Let say, something That will likely make you feel good
That ‘feeling’ is explaining to you That through the resistance,
likely something great will come
You know Diamonds are formed from Coal being put under EXTREME pressure
And a little pressure, or I guess you could even say ‘Force’
Never hurt anyone
In fact, a little ‘force’ could be beneficial
You know in Star Wars, The character Luke Skywalker
Had to develop his ‘skill’ of the ways of the Force
Through years of discipline
Practicing his craft in ‘The way of the force’
in order to BE with it
Make it a part of him
But what most people don’t understand
(and what the movie doesn’t show in great detail)
is the (likely) thousands of hours Spent mastering ‘the’ skill
Even a skill that he was already pretty good at
(He at least had a little talent)
You see, When it comes to getting yourself in shape
You already have everything you need
You likely have a body that works
Sure, it may not be to the ‘standard’ you’d like
But It’s there, and always ready to be changed
It’s our MINDS that stop us moving forward
We all want to experience ‘The Force’ (so to say)
That is to feel powerful, strong and fast
But we’re not doing the f*cking work!
So we can’t expect a higher level of living
If we don’t apply the necessary levels of discipline
of quite simply
DOING THE WORK EVEN WHEN WE DON’T FEEL LIKE IT
(Do you think Luke Skywalker said, ‘’Nah, I’m not motivated today, the Lightsaber practice will have to wait’’)
See, the ‘work’ ain’t scary
It’s YOUR THOUGHTS BEHIND THE WORK
That make it so…
‘’What If I can’t do whats expected?’’
‘’What If I look like a dick compared to everyone else?!’’
‘’What If I do it, but then can’t keep it up and look like a failure?’’
‘’What If I just quit after a week like I always do?!’’
‘’What If someone shows me up?’’
‘’What If It’s a waste of time and money?’’
”What If I’m the fattest in the room?”
All YOUR mind, playing tricks on you
Telling you what you WANT to hear,
But NOT what you NEED to hear..
Your Brain keeps you procrastinating BECAUSE of your thoughts
Your thoughts keep you safe!
But to develop a Jedi mind?..
You gotta take risks
You gotta step up and DO
Just like Yoda Said
‘’Do.. Or Do Not.. There is no try’’
SO Make that call/send that message/Step the fuck up..
Or don’t
Your choice
Luke ‘Skywalker’ Harrison
#totalfitnesstribe
#calmmotherfuckers