Tooth And Nail

Here's my version of the stoic principle of focusing on what can be controlled and letting go of what cannot be controlled: 

Years ago, I went jogging 3 hours or more a week.  I would get a runner's high from these jogs.  Life was really good during this time.  Then, however, I started feeling awful after the jogs, and my heart started flip-flopping like I was going to die.  This made me very upset.  I kept saying, "Why am I being punished for doing the right thing?"  

Recently though, I decided to go on walks for an hour or more a day, most days of the week.  I feel invigorated with a 'walker's high' from these walks.  It's fantastic!

The above is an example of finding ways around something beyond my control.  "If I can't do this, what can I do?" 

Suppose it rains most of the time.  Then I would go on walks with a an umbrella or raincoat.  Suppose I had a leg injury.  Then I would go on walks with a cane.  Suppose I didn't even have legs.  Then I would use a wheelchair.

I make damn sure if something's beyond my control.  I do anything I possibly can to find ways around it, tooth and nail.  If all possible options have been exhausted and I still can't change it, then, and only then, do I let it go.  

Comments

  1. Running puts more strain and stress on the body. I do only walking and it's fantastic!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Definitely, running raises cortisol and causes inflammation, and I would get strong heartburn from it too. Walking is where it's at! Glad that you are having success with this too! 👍

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular Posts

Owning Our Own Power And Joining The Galactic Family

My Experience of the Latest Solar/Geomagnetic Storm, and an Opportunity

Enjoy the Clearing! (Updated on 09/15)