masochist in me
Well unfortunately, my legs hurt 5x more after the trip to Pampanga. I
can’t even go down a flight of stairs without flinching. It’s a good
thing I was able to bear the pain while going up and down buses and
jeepneys on the way home from there.
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However, no matter how much pain I feel, it’s kinda weird that I’m
still very motivated to go to the gym. Actually, it’s not only my legs,
but my whole body is aching right now. But I’m still looking forward to
Tuesday when I’ll be going back for more workouts and even more pain.
hehehe I guess I have an inner masochist.
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Truth is I don’t think looking forward to pain is that bad. What person
would want to experience something uncomfortable? No matter what state
of mind a person is in, I guess no matter what he or she does, she’s
doing it for his or her own happiness.
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It’s is innate in people, animals creatures etc. to follow the path of
survival or the path of least resistance. Should a person consider
death or hurt, maybe it is the easier path.
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Although I’m not saying it’s okay to commit suicide or hurt yourself.
But it’s just a matter of perspective I think. Like me for example, I
hurt when I go to the gym. But after my sessions I feel really
invigorated, especially during that after workout shower which is
really the best part of the workout.
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And I know that deep inside, I’m healthier, my stamina’s better, I’m
more flexible and most of all thinner. It is only now that I appreciate
the proverb "No pain no gain", because it is true, without due effort,
one can never achieve anything.
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Although it is funny how sometimes you do tons of effort and still get
nothing in return. Or do something with so much vigor that you hurt
yourself but still end up short. Like you’re giving it your all but
everything seems futile.
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But what if you want that thing so bad that you’d be willing to do more
than your all? What if you’re willing to give more than what you can,
even if it hurts and then enjoy it because you have hope? Are you a masochist then?
