The Power of Love

"I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made for yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for that part of me that you bring out. -Elizabeth Barrett Browning

I want to begin by dedicating this quote to someone very special to me. I think it is an amazing feeling when you feel so loved by someone (family, friends, significant other), that their love gives you the confidence and the strength that lives inside you. How their presence makes you feel so safe that you are not afraid of walking in the dark. But most importantly, how they continue to love you and bring out the best in you. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for certain people in my life loving me and not giving up on me. In my present time, I wouldn't be as successful in my life and my work, if it wasn't for one particular person. Thank you so much for everything you have given me. I have always believed in you and will never give up on you.

So with all that said, it is important to know that in order acheive any success in life, one must have support and be loved by the ones closest to them. For me, I believe that when you are loved, you gain strength from that love, which leads me to my next quote:

"BEING DEEPLY loved by someone GIVES YOU STRENGTH; loving someone deeply GIVES YOU COURAGE. -Lao-tyer

Now I know my blog is supposed to be based on fitness and exercise, but I want you to have an understanding that your emotional and mental states play significant roles in your physical being. And I believe that if you have the love and support from the people closest to you, you can accomplish any goal, dream, and desire. Fitness and exercise is not only about doing cardio, lifting weights, losing weight...it is understanding how the acheivements you make in fitness shape the person you are. When you have accomplished a fitness goal, don't you find it interesting that you think more positive, you are kind to others, and you feel good about yourself? Or when you are exercising and making changes, you are able to give back to the people around you because you feel self worth and accomplishment.

So my goal for you today and for all the days in front of you is to achieve what you say you will achieve. That you will move forward no matter what setbacks occur. That as long as you are moving forward, it doesn't matter what lies in front of you, you will get where you are going in the end. Stand tall and march proudly toward your goals and dreams. Visualize your goal and imagine how good you will feel if you achieve it. But most importantly, do not give up on the people you love the most, don't take them for granted and love them will everything you have.

"LOVE IS THE GOLDEN THREAD THAT TIES OUR HEARTS AND SOULS TOGETHER. -Mother Teresa