Spin Class -Lesson One

It didnt’ take long for sweat to start beading on my forehead, as I settled into spin class. The familiar setting triggered memories from my last session - my legs felt heavy, movements sluggish. Doubts crept in, questioning my progress despite all the hard work I've put in. As the class progressed, I consciously tried to quiet the negativity swirling in my mind. "Be present," I reminded myself. Gradually, my body synced with the rhythm, allowing me to relax into the workout. Glancing at the giant screen displaying cyclists' stats, I wrestled with the urge to compare and compete. Amidst this inner struggle, one particular number caught my eye - a silent motivation that pushed me to better my own performance. With each glance at the clock and partner on the screen, my resolve increased.

As the class was winding down, and I scanned the room to acknowledge the anonymous individual who had kept me going on the bike, when a sudden realization struck me. My eyes flicked to the screen, searching for the assigned bike number, and in that moment of confusion, it hit me like a ton of bricks – the mysterious and inspiring figure I had been admiring was none other than myself.

The one silently nudging me to push harder, the one fueling my determination, and the one whooping for me to go further was a reflection of my own inner strength and resilience. This unexpected epiphany left me pondering a valuable lesson –Perhps the greatest motivation doesn’t come from external sources, but in reality, the most powerful force of motivation lies dormant within us. It's just waiting for us to acknowledge and harness it.

Recognizing and nurturing this intrinsic motivation could potentially unlock boundless potential and steer us toward achieving our goals with unwavering self-belief and tenacity. After all, within each of us lies a nameless badass waiting to be awakened and unleashed.