Are we struggling or growing?

IsMollyReallyHungry

When you feel yourself struggling with something, then the time has come to grow beyond it. Effort and persistence can bring much value to any endeavor. Yet trying too hard, to the point where the effort becomes a constant struggle, brings nothing positive.

Struggle means it is time to grow, to go far beyond your previous limitations, to set new and expanded expectations for yourself. When you feel that something has become a struggle, see it as an opportunity. See it as a pointer showing you the direction in which to grow, and use it as a powerful motivation to do so.

Fighting the same fight over and over will just make you skilled at fighting. At some point it becomes time to develop some new skills, and to take your efforts to a whole new level.

What is it that you're struggling with? Instead of looking for ways to maintain your end of the struggle, consider how you could get to the point where you are beyond the need to struggle. Look for how you can stop struggling and start growing.

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" One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.” Ida Scott Taylor

hooah_mj

Beautiful Molly!!!!

I call it the Surrender......thx for reminding me to find my peace and draw strength from what I know is Truth.

I'll continue to grow...glad you're here! Let's grow together :happy:

IsMollyReallyHungry

I am a work in progress. I am learning to grow. Right now I am struggling with goals to grow. I just thought this was so deep and moved me to think about myself and my struggles with obesity and food addiction. It is time for me to be a grower. To leave the struggle stage.

I am not sure if I will ever not struggle with this problem, but I still want to grow even more where I can find solice with myself and my struggles if this makes any sense. I just wanted to share this with my MFP family.

kellygirl5538

Yep, I'm struggling. AFter 3 months of intense dieting and BIG exercise program, I'm loosing modivation again!!! I don't want to gain again. I'm only 1/2 way logging , maybe break and lunch only...terrible!!! Your post really helped. me. I'm at a turning point right now........skinny or FAT!

Fabulocity

Thanks for sharing this...As a woman who has been in tremendous transition for the last two years, your post really helps me to put things in perspective.