Be the Tortoise, Not the Hare...

In the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, we all know that the turtle won because slow and steady wins the race. Turtles are ugly and I would much rather be a cute bunny rabbit, but being a rabbit has its downfalls. 

Yesterday after I posted my blog, I crashed. Not my car, myself. With Fibromyalgia, when you push too hard or do too much, you’re always in danger of crashing, meaning you hit a brick wall and have not one bit of energy. The only fix is to spend a day (or two or three) in the recliner or in bed. It usually means more pain than the typical day, too.

One day last week, after the Aqua Flex class, I did two breaststroke laps in the pool. Afterward I was really really tired, but I managed to get myself home and still did my machine exercises the next day. I did the same two laps after class two days ago, thinking I got by with it last week so why not try it again? Burn some extra calories, build a little more muscle.

This time, though, I did myself in. It was too much. Big crash. 

I had to cancel yesterday's personal trainer session. I watched a lot of TV. I read a book. I napped on and off. Such a boring day, and such a disappointment after being so active, but I did it to myself.

I’ve been relaxing again this morning, but this afternoon I’m determined to get back in the pool. I guess if I work hard in the class, which I do, that needs to be enough for one day. Today, I’ll take it easy, and just do what I feel I can. Otherwise it’s one step forward, two steps back.

Praying that God will guide me through an unhurried Adventure. That He’ll help me not to be impatient, and let me know when I should take things to the next level. 

Turtles RULE! Slow and steady wins this race! Be the tortoise, not the hare…


"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13