Sunday, February 12, 2012

The Switch

I have this switch and it has been off for sometime....I realized today at the gym that I have turned it back on.....

This switch got me through my dad leaving, through seeing him beat my mom.
This switch got me through punishing verbal and physcial abuse from a Step Father who didn't care.
This switch got me into college, the ability to turn it on while on the field, switching from "we can be friends" to "you will never beat me and if you do, you will earn it"
This switch got me through fights...from when the twins showed up with their buddy in my front yard, I closed the door and turned on the switch...when I opened the door it was on.  The switch was activated...
This switch got me through the neighborhood.  Turning it on made me feel untouchable...you were not going to bully me.
This switch got me through war.  Turning it on told me I would do anything to provide for my family and protect their freedom.
This switch got me through two marathons just to say I could do it.  Turn the switch on and I will not quit....
It has been off for a while and has taken a lot to turn it back on....
Today I turned it back on for good....
Sitting in the gym with 90lb dumbells and my mind telling me I have no more left, I turn on the switch and finish the set....
Now that the switch is on, it is go time.  I have a plan and that plan is to be number 1.....If I fail I will be dissapointed but I will know that I gave it my all and that the switch was on......
You think I can't do it?  Watch me!  The switch is on and when it is on failure is not an option!
You think i'm not good enough?  I have heard that before and look at where I am now...you think that your words won't motivate me?  Watch me work when the switch is on.....
100% is not possible?  Watch and beware when the switch is on.

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