Some of the most inspiring people in my life do (or have done) triathlons of some sort.
Many of them dedicate a kick-bootie level of discipline to physical training in swimming, running and biking. They get up early. Very. They sometimes arrive at work with hair still damp at the nape from a swim. They glow and are often grinning at 8am, and haven't even yet had coffee. Shazam.
Other triathletes I admire are successful in balancing the challenging trio of jobs, families and charitable work. Whether single or married, they are showing up for life and the people and efforts they care about with astonishing creativity and faithfulness. And they still find time for vacations to places sunny. I am in awe.
Whether the three-dimensional test be primarily of body or mind, these people all seem to understand the rewards of sweat, heart and perseverance.
And I'm reminded of them as I peer at the quote on today's Yogi teabag:
"Feel good, be good and do good."
You have inspiring 'triathletes' in your own life.
Maybe send one of them a "Hey - you are DOING it!" this week.
A former manager of mine once said, "Praise in writing; criticize in person."
It's because conflicts (most of them) are temporary and should be left behind once resolved. Praise, however, we need to look at, re-read, burn into our brains and keep on reserve for rainy days of self-doubt.
I personally have a file on my computer called "Good," containing some nice notes I've received from friends, family and readers. It's like a love bank and unfailingly warms my heart when life takes a tough turn.
A quick text, email or hand-written note from you could truly turn a friend's world around. You never know when someone is having a low moment and could use words of honest encouragement.
Everyone needs a verbal high five, and there are no exceptions.
Please think of one person you can thank or praise in two minutes or less today...your gut will tell you just who that is...
Tell them what they do so well, and encourage them to keep on doing it. If it's appropriate, ask how you can be of help to their efforts.
Go on, rock their world with your own adaptation of "Feel good - be good - do good."
Yum!
Love,
Melinda
Title Credit: From 'You Do Something To Me,' written by Cole Porter
