Strike Out

   It is funny how small things in life can give you big insight into your life.  With the changes in my workouts I have been spending more time in the gym and less time walking my dog shadow.  To me this has not been a problem but for her I see it is.  This morning as the front door was opened she took off down the street.  She ran the same route we would have walked.  Now I was the one who had to go get her and every time I got close she would take off again.  She finally stopped running and came to me when she was ready.  We walked back to the house while I calmed down.  When back home she laid down and took a nap and that's when it hit me.  She needs to be pushed just like I do.  When at the gym no one is there watching or pushing it is just me, but with our walks we are encouraging each other.  I know she is a dog and has no real since of this accountability but I do and that is what matters.  I dictate what is important in my life and to my future no one else can live it for me.  We let others decide for us how to live to many times.......Today it is to strike out on our own paths.......