How do you eat an elephant?
Answer: One Bite At A Time.
You Must Eat An Elephant One Bite At A Time. ~Twi proverb
The meaning behind this proverb is a powerful one. A big goal can be reached through a series of small "bites". It's like Haba na Haba Hujaza Kibaba (little by little fills the cup). When the distance between where I am now and where I want to be gets a bit overwhelming, I just say to myself, little by little fills the cup...or...one bite at a time. Reminding myself that it's the little steps that will take me there - really helps put whatever I am doing at that moment (struggling on the treadmill, trying to run an entire 5k, trying to run up a big hill, or getting through a weight workout) into perspective.
Many of us have set some lofty and wonderful goals for oursevles: eating healthier, working out more, working out more consistently, incorporating weights, running, running faster, running longer, running a 5k, losing weight, toning up...our list is long and honorable :) In the midst of all this goal setting and pushing through, it is easy to lose track of the beauty and wonder of the small goals we reach in our climb to the top. You may not have reached your goal yet, you may still have a way to go, but don't forget to enjoy the trip.
Happy Monday! Happy Sweating!
