The goal is to dedicate at least one blog a month to “My Fitness Journey.”
This month has been tough. My focus hasn’t been where I wanted it to be when it comes to fitness.
Spring Breaks, a house full of people, and plenty of fun activities filled the calendar.
And if I’m really telling the truth, the biggest disruption was the time change. For some reason, this one hit harder than usual. My mornings started later, my rhythm felt off, and it just took more effort to get going.
Now, I did stay somewhat intentional with my eating. Not perfect—there were definitely a few moments where a piece of candy (or two) slipped in, but overall, I stayed mindful. Still, I don’t have much of a fitness update to give this time around.
But instead of forcing something that’s not there, I’m choosing to follow what God placed on my heart to share.
Recently, I was asked a question during our Table Topics discussion at Toastmasters around the idea of “spring cleaning,” not the kind involving closets or garages.
The question was something like:
What would you do to clean up a situation where something you said caused a misunderstanding?
That one made me pause.
Because the truth is, misunderstanding is inevitable.
People interpret what we say through the lens of their own experiences, upbringing, and current circumstances. It’s subjective. What you meant and what they heard don’t always align.
And if we’re not careful, those gaps in understanding can create distance.
But I’ve learned this:
The people who truly care will seek clarity.
But that was not the question. The question was, how would I clean it up?
Scripture teaches us that if there’s an issue with a brother or sister, we should go directly to them. Not around them. Not about them. But to them. There’s wisdom in addressing things at the source instead of letting assumptions grow roots.
That takes humility.
That takes courage.
And honestly, it takes maturity.
My answer would be to ask questions, reflect on where I may not have communicated clearly, and then do the work to make it right by bringing clarity.
I’m reminded of a powerful book by Greg Holder called The Genius of One.
At its core, the book is about learning how to truly see and relate to one another in emotionally and spiritually healthy ways, so that we, as the church, can fulfill Jesus’ prayer for us and model a better way of loving one another in a fractured world.
Instead of trying to manage perceptions broadly or fix everything at once, we’re called to lean into individual relationships with intentionality. When misunderstandings happen, the goal isn’t to win, it’s to understand and to restore.
The book highlights how meaningful it is to slow down, to truly listen, and to value people. That mindset is instrumental in learning how to get along, not just on the surface, but in a way that builds trust and unity.
Because at the end of the day, relationships aren’t sustained by being right, they’re sustained by being willing.
So while my fitness journey this month may not reflect discipline in the way I planned…
There is still growth happening.
Growth in patience.
Growth in communication.
Growth in choosing connection over assumption.
And maybe that’s a different kind of strengthening.
The kind that doesn’t show up in the mirror, but shows up in how we love, how we listen, and how we show up for one another.
Because at the end of the day, a healthy life isn’t just about physical endurance…
It’s about emotional and spiritual maturity too.
And this month, that’s where the real work happened.
So no! This wasn’t my strongest month in fitness.
But it was a month of becoming.
And I’m learning that every part of the journey counts. #Faith #Family #Fitness
