Are you thankful for your abilities?
September 29, 2007 12:30 pm MotivationI was out having lunch at the mall a couple of Friday’s ago with some co-workers, when something interesting caught my eye. It was a women sitting in a wheelchair at the bottom of the escalator. She was just sitting there staring at the people on their way up. It must have been at least 3 minutes before she wheeled her way over to the elevators.
I wish I had the nerve to go and talk to her. What was going through her head?
I mentioned something to the others at my table about it, but they were busy venting about work. It got me thinking though about how much we take our abilities for granted. Specifically the ability to just get up and walk whenever we like. I’m amazed at how many people go out of their way not to walk or walk as little as possible. Over the past week or so I’ve noticed tons of examples of this:
- People circle the parking lot looking for a spot closer to my building.
- People sitting and waiting for someone to load groceries into their car just so they could take the closer spot.
- Countless people I work with will wait up to 5 minutes for the elevator before even thinking about using the stairs.
- My neighbour driving to the corner store, which is a 10 minute walk away to pick up some bread.
My point is that so many people out there can’t do what you won’t do. So the next time that you feel depressed about your weight, feel like being “lazy” or are otherwise getting down on yourself, just get up off your butt and go for a walk. You will feel so much better afterwards.
But honestly though the only reason that really matters, is because you can.
What other abilities do you take for granted?
October 1st, 2007 at 12:49 am
Hi!!
With this comment, I shall start counting my blessings on being able to do things that many can’t even dream of doing!!
Thanks!
October 1st, 2007 at 10:43 pm
I saw that you had stopped by my blog, Weightloss Worriers and decided to pay you a visit. I agree whole heartedly with what you have written so far. A good food plan, proper motivation, some daily physical activity and a will to eat better is all the ammo you need to get started on weightloss success!
October 3rd, 2007 at 5:18 pm
Well said Sara Lynn, I hope that more people will finally get the message and lose the weight for good. Your site is really great by the way.
A weight loss coach is a great person to have on your side. Some people don’t have the support they need at home.
Thanks for your comment waterlearner. Too many of us don’t realize that some people would give anything to be able to do the things that we take for granted. Enjoy your gifts
October 8th, 2007 at 11:28 am
so true, i started realizing this a few months back and decided to stop taking things for granted.
October 8th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
It really becomes more relevant everyday, once you’ve opened your eyes to it.
June 12th, 2008 at 8:40 am
You know, I often say the same thing. I used to feel guilty when I first had my last baby because I would only try to park closer to the stores to limit his exposure to whatever the weather conditions were at the time–it was winter and he was a brand new infant. Once he had meat on his little bones that stopped. I like to park far, I like to walk and take the stairs. Idling cars to wait for a closer spot is not only bad for them but bad for the environment and their pockets too. Thanks for this article–great job!