The truth is that we have to expend energy to create energy for ourselves. And the only way to expend energy is to take action.
This morning I went to a Yoga class. It took some mental energy to get up early but the physical and emotional energy that I received from participating made it all worth while. I am a firm believer that in order to stay vibrant and healthy we have to take action. There is no other way to keep our minds alert and our bodies fit. I can say that now but for years I did not exercise at all. A few years ago I made a mental commitment to myself that I wanted to be healthy as I aged. That by itself was not enough. I had to initially force myself to follow through and start exercising. In time exercise has become an important ritual in my life.
Desiring change in our lives does not lead to change. We have to take action to make change happen. Many people hold themselves back by hoping that when they feel like it they will take action. Instead, they need to learn that by taking little conscious steps they will start creating energy and be able to take more steps that help them grow.
