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Just Do It

Wednesday, March 6, 2024,

It's a famous tag line of Nike, but the simplicity of the phrase is a great one.  Just do it.  Do what?  Well, what is your duty?....your responsibility?....your goal(s)?  Whatever that is, just do it.  Move out of the talking/thinking phase and into the physical phase.

Part II:

I'm on my mat, having just finished this morning's practice.  There are always factors and excuses for not doing something; this morning, for whatever reason, my stomach is cramping and dancing a jig....I got on my mat anyway.......my muscles are sore from my half-marathon training.....I got on my mat anyway.....doing what you're supposed to do (even if the spirit and drive aren't always there, or always as high as they should be), shows good self-control and helps you break through the malaise and monotony of something....you end up on the other side of it, proud you did it (good spirited or not). 

Namaste

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