My Journey With Health And Fitness – I Choose Positive Over Negative

I went to do my workout this morning and had to go back in the house to grab my jacket as there was quite a wind. I decided since I haven’t done any hill training intervals in a while that maybe that would be a good workout today. I was only at interval #2 when I realized it has been too long since I have done this. I managed to finish them and then do a short run and walk but decided going forward this needs to be a weekly workout so that I don’t fall behind again. Funny, I run the 4 blocks up that hill on average 6 days a week but doing those intervals today was hard.

A friend was telling me this week about a former local politician who was frequently writing a blog criticizing our current mayor and council. As I know this former politician I thought why not go have a look. I was completely taken aback with the negativity contained in these posts. Now don’t get me wrong, as a political activist I know how nasty politics can be but I don’t understand how someone can regularly spew this kind of negativity and still be having a happy life. It’s like this person just has so much pent up anger and hate that they think they should be sharing it with others. Moreover, in my opinion, some of what he is saying is 1/2 truths so he is not even providing correct information.

I decided I am not going to read anymore of his blogs. I have worked so hard in the past 2 years to put myself in a good place that I really don’t need to let that kind of vibe into my life. Don’t get me wrong, I know on this blog I have on occasion gone on a bit of a rant but most posts I keep positive. Quite frankly I like the posts to be that way because I know of several people who find it encouraging and have been helped by what I have had to say. I would be lying if I said when people call me inspiring that it didn’t give my ego a boost. I’d much rather feel good when writing a blog than sending out a bunch of negative energy.

So I am going to look at the world in a positive light as much as I can. While my life has at times been extremely challenging, I have always come through it. I have a fantastic circle of family and friends (many of whom are considered family) and a house full of wonderful pets. I don’t think right now I can ask for more than that. I choose positive over negative and for that I believe I am rewarded with feeling good about myself.