Discovering The Hero Within

 

Consider the word hero. Who comes to mind and what qualities do they possess? A war veteran who proudly served our country? A rags-to-riches philanthropist? An excellent father and husband? Superman or another comic character? There is no wrong answer; we may each define a hero differently.

 

Us? We have our own definition of a hero.

 

Hero: One who lives according to their values. A person with an athletic, powerful body, and a strong open mind.

 

 

 

Heroes are individuals who define what is important to them and then abide by those values. They are assertive; yet invite others to share opinions. They are strong, but never rigid. They are flexible and realize that often life alters our planned agenda, but are always dependable. Heroes are engaged with their bodies, their minds, and the world and individuals around them. Heroes are NOT cowards.

 

We find it pertinent to distinguish between Heroes and Cowards:

A hero:

• Lives by a set of rules they have contemplated and set forth.
• Builds their body- the greatest and most valuable asset- to look and feel good.
• Seeks fun and fulfillment.
• Spends time doing the things they want to do and value doing.
• Grasp the importance of working hard when it’s time to work.
• Commands a room with confidence.
• Knows what  is needed.
• Knows how to make money, keep it, and use it to fix problems, but also have fun.
• Cultivates important relationships.
• Makes their own life, and the lives of those around them, better.

 

A coward:

• Does not treat their body as a valuable possession.
• Does not have a rhyme or reason to why they do the things they do.
• Seeks fun at all costs, even at the expense of other people.
• Waste time doing what others expect them to do.
• Puts off work, procrastinates on social networks, or makes excuses about being tired.
• Commands negative attention.
• Has no idea what is needed, but wants everything.
• Gets in debt, spends money frivolously, and seeks help for extra cash.
• Have fickle relationships with friends and partners.
• Complains all the time.

 

What’s This Got to Do With Me Getting Healthier?

A lot.

Getting healthier and more physically fit isn’t just a physical transformation- it’s a change you can measure and feel in every area of your life.

 

We don’t want to just help you build a better body, but also a better life.

What good is having a muscular, or fit body if everything else is lacking? Why spend hours in the gym making your physical appearance better if you never spend time on the rest of your life: your mind, your confidence, your relationships, your aspirations?

You may already live the way you want to live. You may already be your own hero. If so, that is excellent. Keep it up. If that is the case, you already understand the benefits of trying new things and opening yourself up to new knowledge and experiences.

But where you start isn’t important. It is where you’re going that matters.

Start your day by doing something that feels heroic. Do one thing, big or small, that makes you feel like you’re becoming the person you want to be.

Need a few examples to help get you started?

• Plan your day and stick to it when possible.
• Finish a task, project, or book you’ve started and haven’t made time to finish.
• Be completely honest all day, in every situation.
• Spend five minutes in prayer or meditation.
• Reach out to a friend you haven’t talked to in a while.
• Help someone.
• Don’t gossip or criticize those around you.
• Have the uncomfortable conversation you keep putting off.
• Be aware of your body as you sit or move so that you will stand and walk with good posture.
• Set a goal and make plans on how you will accomplish it.
• JUST BE PRESENT IN WHATEVER YOU DO!