Harness Your Power: You Have More In You Than You Realize!

I hit a point of exhaustion yesterday.  It wasn't physical tiredness, it was mental and emotional fatigue.  There are many aspects of my vision I have been working on.  I do see progress but I do not yet see the full manifestation as of yet.  I feel more challenged than ever before.

Yesterday was emotional.  I stepped back and took time for myself.  I needed to express my emotions and get clear about why I felt the way I did. 

Today I feel better.  It struck me that I have had these feelings before.  During my college and professional basketball career, there were many days in practices that my coach pushed us.  He asked us to do that one extra lap, that one extra push-up, that one extra set of shots.  He demanded this in moments where we were already worn down after a long practice.  And, each time he asked, I'd push forward and complete the task I was given.  It was that "extra push" that allowed me to develop my basketball skills and physical conditioning to a point of excellence.  Then, when  I would play in a game, I would have more to offer in the court than many of my opponents.

This Sunday I did an intense workout at a local gym called Crossfit.  The workout of the day was to row 1000m, do 50 "thrusters" (squats with overhead press) and then finish with 30 pull-ups.  I did great up until the point I got to the pull-up bar.  My muscles were trembling.  I wondered how I would ever complete THIRTY pull ups.  I didn't feel strong enough.  But, I pushed through.  I did one at a time, for thirty times.  Thankfully, a few people who had finished before me came and cheered me on, "Trish, you can do this.  Keep going.  Just go for it."  I did finish and afterward felt so good physically and mentally.

We are stronger than we realize.  Each extra repetition, trial and challenge that life brings us is preparation for the dreams and visions we have.  We may not like having to push through these times, but if we keep in mind that it is essential training, it makes it feel a little bit easier.

So, here I am today writing.  I know I am living my life as best I can.  I am bringing my best effort every day. I am fully focused on my vision.  And, I am committed to being mentally tough, pushing forward to achieve my dreams.  I want to do whatever it takes to live my full potential.

Don't give up.  You are stronger than you realize.  You must persist, persevere and stay consistently focused on your progress.  As you do, you will be amazed at the muslces (mental, emotional -- maybe even physical) that you build as you work-out your vision day after day after day.

I was featured last week in a blog written by Ovation Magazine's Managing Editor, Mrs. Bola Obileye.  Here is the link for your enjoyment:  http://seriouslydoughnuts.blogspot.com/2011/03/meet-thought-dr-patricia-omoquithe.html .

Staying focused today,

Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/