"YARC" Post of the Week, Magic?

[windwalker]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that most of the people who enjoy Disney believe in the posibility that there are powers beyond our understanding that have a bearing on our lives. From that broad statement, suppose that last night you were visited by an angel. That angel gave you a wonderfull power, the power to control your own destiny.

Let's imagine, if you will, that it's really you that were visited by that angel. You woke empowered with the courage and the strength and the power of will to accomplish what ever you want. The catch is that you have to use it your self, you can't take it to someone else and pay them to mold you and make the changes you want to make.

You have to have the courage and determination to go to your family and say, I'm taking control of my life. I'm going to require "me time" so everyone is going to have to help me. I need everyone's help and support.

It would take a strength of will to do the things you need to do to make the changes you need to make. "I can't handle the stress", ok figure out what is keeping you stressed and have the courage to address it. Write down all the things that stress you and figure out which ones you can fix. Let's suppose that one of your stressers is a conflict with a co worker or a family member or even your spouse. Can you offer your hand in friendship and ask to start over? If it's stressing you it's probably stressing them also.

I can't do without my: cigarettes, beer, chocolate, icecream, chips ect... Really you can't? Remember you were visited by an angel and you have the power now. Will you use that power or just blow it off?

Why were you visited, because you are a wonderfull and valuable person and others depend on you for guideance and support. You have to be a strong and determined person to take the lead and be an example. Now you have the power.

Perhaps you need the courage to walk into a gym full of "beautiful people" and feel like you belong. You earn that right by showing you are there to work and make your goals come true. It won't be long before you get respect and can feel extra good because you know you earned it. Well you have the power.

Think about it, what would you do if you were suddenly empowered to make the changes in your life you need to make?

"YARC" Panda

 

[Steffwalks]

CH -Ch-Ch-Changies... are never easy to make. The one single change that I can make is to stop being so self-concious. I know that very few people have more than a passing thought about me, the way I look, what I think, what I wear, etc. And even then, the thought is fleeting.

So, today, I am changing that thing about myself. If you think of me at all today, think of someone touched by an angel.

 

[bubba73]

"Can't do without my beer, chips or cigs?" Honestly, I can't do without my training time, my health and my happiness. I know a lot of people who will cover up their needs more and more with wants. I want to take a cruise to Alaska but it isn't something that I need. I want to be able to go out to eat anytime that the opportunity arises but my knowledge of health and nutrition will always make me think of the perservatives, fats and all of the other stuff that will clog my arteries with every bite.

Will Power is the toughest thing to change when you have had a life of decadence. Great YARC, Panda!

Bryan

 

[windwalker]

I was having an off line discussion with another WISHer this morning and we were talking about the fact that both of us came to a cross roads in our lives.

We had to make a choice to live and stop the downward spiral to death. For her it was 45 for me it was 50. I was a 35 year smoker, and 50 lbs overweight at the time and very out of shape.

I had to make a choice and I have had to reafirm that choice often. We all have our personal demons and we have to keep them from controlling our lives. Whether your demon is shyness, weight or a whole pot full of fears, ect... we can overcome them. Might be the hardest thing you ever do but it's a fight worth fighting.

"YARC" Panda

 

[SamSam]

So many personal fears to overcome! I always try to present myself as if I don't have a fear in the world and am full of self-confidence (nothing could be further from the truth). My reward was having my grown daughter say to a friend (that had just met me) that I had never let her see that lack of confidence because I wanted her to see (and role model) a strong sense of self. That she saw and appreciated what I did, meant the world to me.

 

[GirTheGecko]

I wish I wasn't as shy. People are always stating how quiet I am. Over time, I graduated from hiding behind my father or mother to silence. The only thing stopping me from continuing to hide is the fact that the dbf isn't tall enough. I was talking to wdw4us about the WISH marathon dessert party, thinking it would be a great idea and fun to meet many of you guys, then I realized I'd actually have to talk.

I also would like more confidence in myself. It always amazes me when people have faith in me.

I'd like to not snap as much, keep my temper and mouth in line. The dbf gets the brunt of my anger, and he doesn't do anything to deserve much of it. There are times when he puts his foot in his mouth, but more often then not, he's a well behaved, good guy.

Finally, I would also make it so I could actually do a half marathon in under three hours and be the hot bridesmaid at the Queen's (dbf's sister) wedding.

 

[windwalker]

One of the things you learn very quickly when you join the military is that there is no black, white, yellow or red, everyone is army green. In our case it's WISH florecent lime or DisneyRunning Orange. We are a team that supports each other, especially when we take on the baddest of distances, the half and full marathon. When you hug a crying team mate, whether they are crying because they made it or gave their all and it wasn't enouth you feel the love and the strength. You both leave that hug with a new respect for what we mean to each other.

Our fears are usually just that fear without reality. As the great Wimston Churchall (sp) said, "We have nothing to fear but fear it's self". So do as another great statesperson said, "Do something everyday that scares the hell out of you".

YARC Panda

 

[wdw4us]

It is hard to change yourself but when I was at my lowest point I remember thinking, what’s the worst that could happen to me? I guess the worst is that I could die. Most of the things I do will not get that result so I push ahead and live and laugh do as much as I can to have a fun day.
No matter how long it has been (20 years+ since my mom passed away) I still think of her every day. The years makes it less painful but no less remembrance. When my mother died, I changed. I became a very different person. I realized that life was so very short that if I didn't cherish each day and live it to the fullest, I would die and not accomplish something great in my life. That the world would be the same but without my mark. I decided to make quilts so my family could remember me with something tangible. I made quilts for 5 years before I joined a Guild. I just needed to make them so that my friends and family would have a part of me after I was gone. But I also changed - my personality became carefree and brave. I would speak to anyone, I would try to do anything, go anywhere and live for my mother and know how proud she would be of me that I did all the things she was too shy to do. I used to be painfully shy - I know it's hard to believe but it's true. My passion for quilts, fabric and friends is a direct result of the loss of my mother. Being kind, being generous with time, having a great love of life makes you a better person and in the long run a happier one.
I don't live in a rose colored world but I do live with my glass half full. Those that choose half empty are rewarded with what they expected - not much.

Now I train and exercise with a goal, without goals there is nothing to strive for. Yes we don’t always meet them but we are better for trying and when we do achieve them, how satisfied we are with ourselves. I signed up for the ½ so I would have that goal to continue to train. I signed up to be on a team so I would have to answer to my teammates if I didn’t contribute, it keeps me in line.

OK and today, I will try to do something that scares the crap out of me. Gee I hope I don’t get in trouble.

denise

 

[windwalker]

Denise you are a wonderfull role model, I know you inspire your family and us as well. I love your "Yes I can" attitude. Erica and I can't wait to meet you.

YARC Panda