Choices

There is a guy that runs in the park and has been running there for at least two years. He runs like the wind, seriously he's hella fast, and he runs for like an hour. When I say "runs" he doesn't do like I do and run for a little while then walk for a little while-he's running the whole time. If you're a runner you will appreciate watching him, he's graceful, makes it look effortless and his footfalls are like a cats'; I walk louder than he runs! When he flies past me he's not huffing and puffing like he's about to die. As a matter of fact he sometimes startles me as he silently approaches me from behind. I am in awe of people like that. People that are that dedicated, that consistent and that fit. To exercise is a choice. To eat healthy is a choice. Once the choice is made the hard work begins. Life is the same. We can choose to be happy. We can choose to make a difference. And once those choices are made we are left to hold ourselves accountable, and then the works begins. It may be uncomfortable in the beginning but given time lifestyle changes will become second nature. And one morning you will awaken and realize you no longer have to give yourself the pep talk. Then it will be time to make other choices. That is how we evolve as people. That is how we evolve as the human race. And that is how we will survive and triumph and live to see a world that is better for us having been a part of it.