Comparison vs Inspiration

We all have wants and desires. We all have dreams and goals. Sometimes they can be difficult to define.

We look at others and, depending on our current frame of mind, we can either be inspired or envious. Inspired, obviously, is good. Envy, uhh, not so good. However, recognizing this envy or jealousy, we are quite capable of rejecting that emotion and changing our thoughts and using what we see as inspiration.

That woman in the tank top with the defined upper arms or that dude at the gym with the quads that catch your eye as he sets himself in position to do kettlebell deadlifts. Anyone doing a handstand or box jumps, no matter what they look like, they are awesome. That coworker who has never been late or that friend who never has to apologize for a messy car.

Sometimes these things really are dreams, not because they are completely out of reach but because we know ourselves and realize we won’t put forth the daily effort it takes to have those arms, that clean car, or brave that handstand. But sometimes, on the right day it may just become a goal.

I used to dream of doing a handstand. A few months ago my granddaughter came over. My dream morphed into a goal. I must say psoas syndrome has definitely put nick in that goal; but I’m getting stronger and working on my balance. I may just lasso that dream once again and turn it right back into a goal.

Reject that emotional envy. Be happy for other people’s accomplishments. Be inspired. Turn that dream into a goal.