Disappointment
“We
must all suffer one of two pains: the pain of discipline, or the pain
of regret or disappointment.” Jim Rohn
When
I had my annual physical this year, I had gained ten pounds in one
year. For me, that was unheard of, staggering and sobering. I had
lost discipline when it came to diet. I was eating chocolate and
other sweets. I had twisted my ankle back in the winter, which made
exercise more difficult, and on and on. It takes discipline to stay
fit at any age, but especially after fifty.
There
was also some karmic debt being paid. I had always been less than
kind when it came to people who were overweight. I assumed that
because it was natural for me to be thin, their situation was a
result of gluttony. I have now learned how difficult it is to lose weight once you've gained it, and that self-loathing compounds the
problem. Even though I don't fit the category of obese, I can't bear
to look at myself in the mirror with even ten extra pounds. You'd
better believe, I'm back to pounding the pavement and counting
calories.
Regret
is an emotion that eats away our joy and enthusiasm. The only tools
we have to combat it are determination and discipline. We can wallow
in the trough of remorse, or we can get back on the horse and ride.
Let disappointment be your teacher, and not the determining factor of
your life.
In
the Spirit,
Jane
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