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You don't get what you wish for. You get what you work for.
I saw these words on a church billboard this weekend. They are quite true and I've wasted a great deal of time with the first part and not nearly enough time on the second. I've pined away many nights wishing to be healthier instead of cutting vegetables or exercising. I've squandered many nights feeling lonely instead of going out and meeting people. I've wiled away nights randomly surfing pointless things on the Internet instead of doing crafty things to find a deeper happiness.
I've lived 10,692 days and I've probably only really utilized 25% of them.
But that's ok. My other favorite saying is, while the past influences the future it is *not* the future. It's never too late to the make the changes and become the person you want to be.
Don't get me wrong it's a fuck-load of work and hard as hell and you'll probably bitch and complain about how you have to do more work than someone else who seems to do it effortlessly. But rather than feeling sorry for myself that my sister runs marathons and bikes all across the West, I can get off my butt and do some DDR.
It is a state of mind because we can only do the things we think we can do. (what is this hallmark cliche night? geez) But seriously, having confidence in yourself is the first and probably most important step.
Hmm these positive motivational posts always seem to trite to me, but I still hope they help. If there is anyway I can help be there for you in terms of motivation or confidence or even just some guy to listen let me know.