What You Do With That Strength

Perspective is important.

This morning, I watched an old friend limp across the grammar school parking lot, smiling through her MS, just happy that she can still walk her child into school.

And it occurred to me: Today is not a day to crow about our strength or our sport or our movement.

Today is a day to simply, quietly use our strength to help the people in our lives.

Just like my friend is doing. She might not walk as fast as she used to, but she's still moving. And she's still smiling. And she's still doing the best she can for her kids.

It doesn't matter if you snatch 45 lbs or 245 lbs: what matters is what you do with that strength. 

If you're the biggest bada** in your gym but you're a jerk, well then shame on you. Give me the person with the training bar and the good heart instead: I'd rather lift with her any day.

Use your strength wisely, however much you might have.

Help somebody who's not expecting it. Be a hero outside the gym today, if only for a brief, small moment. These moments matter more than we realize.