the irony of life:
i was walking into the locker room at the gym today to change into my swimsuit in an attempt to get off my ass and into the pool for a "workout"... [in quotes because it really doesnt feel like much of a workout. its weird, when you arent aware of sweating, your brain deals with the length and intensity of a workout differently].
i was feeling very very very sorry for myself because all i really wanted to do was go for a run.
anyway, so here i was feeling sorry for myself and really pathetic as i was removing my boot, and in walks this lady, in her early 30's, with an artificial leg, seriously, a metal leg complete with a sock and a tennis shoe.
and of course it just made me feel WORSE because there i was bitching and moaning about my temporary boot and there she was with her permanent loss.
the temporary-ness of the boot has been on my mind, but i havent been faced with the alternative as i was today.
life is a matter of perspective.
its an experience of temporary and permanent conditions, the challenge to humanity is to live life with the same fervor and enthusiasm and courage, regardless of the conditions.
that was my lesson today.
its a good one, i think.
30 July 2006
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