Everyone is different, so I assume that "this thing that you do" is different for everyone. But I really, really hope that everyone has that thing. There is no better feeling than doing something that you love, doing something that makes you feel refreshed, doing something solely because that is what you want to do.
After my husband and I ran our first half marathon, we decided that we were going to keep on running five miles at least a couple times a week to stay in shape. But life said, "haha, yeah right." We got super busy and I do not remember one time after our half marathon that we ran five miles. Every once in a while, we would squeeze in a short couple mile run, but it wasn't a regular thing, and unfortunately, we lost our endurance, fast. About a year later we decided to do it again. After our first run, I couldn't believe how amazing I felt... Mentally.... not necessarily physically, that is another story. I feel like t
After that experience, I realized the importance in doing that thing that you love doing, just because you want to. I can't believe how much better I feel. I know that exercising is a great high, but that's not what I'm getting at. It is just doing things because you want to, doing things because all day long you do the things that you have to do. You do school, you do work, you do cooking and dishes and laundry, because those are the things you HAVE to, but among those things don't forget to do the things that you love to do. You will feel less stressed, happier, and more willing to do those things that you have to do.
I love this post because it is so relevant to my major, Therapeutic Recreation! We teach people that it is important to take time to enjoy life by doing the things you love. I love therapeutic recreation because it is relates to everyone. I'm impressed that you ran a half marathon. I'v slowly been working up the courage for the past year, so maybe I will do one soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. For me, I just have passion that has to be used on something. Whether it's playing the guitar, sports, or even school. As long as I focus my mind on something and put effort into it, then I feel good.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than do want you love to do. I love to travel and go to different places. This week I went to Las Vegas for the first time, with my wife. We stayed there for 3 days, and I never so 3 days passing so fast in my life. When we got back I felt a different person. All the others things that I felt that was hard or impossible before my trip, now I feel that the impossible things are possible to do. Sometimes we just need to tack some days off so when can be more productive.
ReplyDeleteOkay, may I just say that I love one thing in your post in particular, "I realized the importance in doing that thing that you love doing, just because you want to." I feel like that aspect is so important! It is important to find things you enjoy just because you enjoy them, it helps me feel like I'm not a robot. Thank you for that! I love reading positive and uplifting posts
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