Work Through The Pain

I spoke to a few poeple over the weekend about how painful the budgeting process can be. Making lifestyle changes is not easy. Some folks don't even know where to start. That is why FPU is so important. Dave teaches us not just why we should budget and save money, but he also teaches us how to do it. He teaches us in a manner that is extremely simple to understand. Now doing it is another thing. That's hard! Let's face it, this is hard to do.

I was reminded of this process this morning. I woke up at 5:30am and decided to go for a run before Stacie left for work. Sometimes you just don't feel like doing what you know you should do. In addition, sometimes it just doesn't feel right. This morning was one of those times. Usually it takes about 1/2 a mile or so for the stiffness to kinda wear off and then im in the zone, listening to my music, praying and just getting lost in my 'runners high' if you will. But today I felt uncomfortable for the entire time. I didn't go far, perhaps 4 miles or so. Everything just kinda hurt or felt awkward. I thought, boy, this kinda sucks today. But I kept on pushing through, praying for wisdom and strenght to push through. Before I knew it, I had finished my loop and I was back home.

I re-learned this morning that doing the right thing can seem painful at times. In the end, doing the right thing is what matters most. It's not what you feel now that is important. Like Dave tells us, "Children do what feels good. Adults devise a plan and make it happen." Budgeting can be painful. At the end of the month however, when your envelopes still have cash in them and you can pay off more debt than you originally planned for....it rocks! And that is a great feeling!

Keep Chasing the Cheetah!