Discipline Equals Freedom

  I was at the gym and normally places like this might have inspirational imagery or quotes and this place was no exception. The last great quote I saw that was motivational was “ even if all you can do is swim one lap, that’s more than the person on the couch did” I like this one but this new one really got me thinking about what those 3 little words mean “Discipline equals Freedom”

  Being disciplined in something you are trying to accomplish can yield results, but I never thought about what else it could offer. If I am disciplined in losing weight I will lose weight. It is the freedom that took me by surprise. I never really truly thought about how being disciplined in something can set you free.

  If I am disciplined in losing weight and accomplish that, I am free in the knowledge on how to live a healthier life style and feel better about myself. Having discipline also can bring knowledge about what you are trying to accomplish and eventually you will become more knowledgeable about said discipline. Which in turn set you free into more opportunities. 

I never really realized how much freedom you can get after the hard work and continued hardworking that the freedom that comes after. Having the knowledge and the know how thanks to being disciplined has unlimited potential.

  It is not like I never experienced being disciplined, it just never made me realize how powerful it can be after you remained disciplined to equal freedom. When I am disciplined I am happier, more motivated, more confident. Why? Because the discipline yielded me that freedom. 

  If I want change in my life I start by being honest with myself. Knowing that the key to my success is discipline seems like the magic pill I was waiting for. It seems weird that I always knew about the answer, but I was waiting to see the inspirational message.

 I have always noticed that sometime lots of people could be telling you, or advising you on what they think could help, or be the solution to your problems. As most people do including me I don’t hear it. I feel as though the reason why we don’t hear them yet, is because we are not ready to listen. 

 I know there has been moments in my life where I was told something to do and then did not do it, but then a friend said the same thing as this other person and now it makes sense. I was ready to listen.

  So even knowing I have learned the benefits in being disciplined, I was not listening yet. Now a simple 3 words on the wall I read has opened my eyes“Discipline Equals Freedom” 

  My Kung fu has been ok this passed week, but it will get better. The frequency in how much I practice is what will get better.

  Thanks you for reading my blog it actually means a lot to me that you all do this. Anyways here are some numbers.

Acts of kindness: 800

Km: 900

Sit ups: 6200

Push ups: 6200

Da mu hsing: 115

Drum stick form: 140

Spar: 108