The Feeling

I feel incredible. I just finished a 5.5 mile run. It got hard in the middle, and I almost cut it short, by about a mile. BUT I convinced myself that I was going to feel incredible as soon as it was done, so i needed to keep going. It's a good thing I can trust myself :)
this feeling is unlike any other.
I feel on top of the world, like I can do anything.
of course I am dripping with sweat, and I am pretty sure i reek.
that doesn't matter though. I accomplished something i challenged myself to do and I feel great.
I almost binged last night, almost made some popcorn at like 11:00, but I didn't.
I almost didn't go this morning because I felt lazy. But I went.
I *almost* do a lot of things that won't help me reach my goals, but the important part is that I don't.
I found this picture on Pinterest and it inspired me.

I have never thought about self control as a super power, but it is. controlling yourself is one of the hardest challenges we face. Everyday we are faced with opportunities to indulge in all sorts of activities, foods, and ideas that are not good for us but seem "fun". learning to control our minds and bodies takes a certain kind of strength that no one else can give to us. My super power is self control. I am working on making it stronger, because I am nowhere near perfect, but I get a little bit better, a little bit stronger everyday.
have a most incredible day.
H.