Inspirational Quote
THE ONLY PERSON
HOLDING YOU BACK
IS YOU
Place : Cingjing Farm 清境农场, Taiwan 台湾
Camera : Nikon D5100
Why this quote?
In running, occasionally I give excuses for not pushing harder or not running the extra km.
Tired; lack of sleep; no strength, and all sorts of excuses.
But usually after not giving my best, I regret.
I would say,
"If I were to run a bit faster...";
"If I were to train a bit harder...";
"If I were to press on..."
"If I were to have stronger mental strength..."
But it's over.
And I can only look forward to the next run.
If I don't improve, I can't blame others.
If I feel unhappy about my timing, I can't blame others.
If I do not finish the race, I can't blame others.
If I have weak mental strength, I can't blame others.
Who am I to blame?
I have only myself to blame.
Because I am the one to hold myself back - not others - from progressing, moving forward in running.
Similarly in life,
I am sometimes held back by my past pains, past mistakes, past grudges, past sorrows, etc.
And I dwell upon my past.
And I am stuck in my past.
I am also sometimes held back by my own weaknesses, my own ego, my own pride, my own unwillingness to learn new things.
And I don't progress.
And I don't improve.
Who am I to blame?
I have only myself to blame.
Because I am the one to hold myself back - not others - from progressing, moving forward in life.
Therefore, I will always remind myself that "I can be better" and not to let me hold myself back anymore.
I need to continue to move on in life.
To experience new things.
To learn new things.
To be more adventurous.
To be more courageous.
To be a better self.
To LIVE LIFE!
Written on 2016.03.25
