In the determination of right, the game between right and wrong, we need some rules. This is a universal tenant of being human. It’s why we have codes of morality, religion, and even laws. So, when I set out to do something the right way, I need to figure out the list of rules I need to follow to accomplish this.
The thing about these rules is they evolve. And the rules themselves are not universal at all. If you’re a cannibal, killing another human isn’t illegal. It isn’t even wrong. It’s a part of everyday life necessary for survival. In some societies, even the type of dress can be right or wrong.
In my life of fitness, diet, and medicine, my set of rules has evolved over time. Recently, I discovered that Raisin Bran Crunch has more calories than Captain Crunch. I used to think everyone should drink tons of water all the time; now I know that’s just a bodybuilder’s trick for dumping water weight before a show.
One of those rules that I have stuck to is to eat three meals every day. Sometimes, these aren’t balanced meals, but they help me avoid the starvation diet that has been my bane in times past. Weighing myself, counting calories, and following my doctor’s instructions are other rules I abide by. I’ve learned these behaviors over time, often through trial and error, mostly through experience that I have now passed on to you and solidified in my mind via this podcast.
These rules allow me to ground myself. It’s okay to have my head in the clouds as long my feet are firmly planted on the ground. The clouds are my hopes and dreams. The ground I walk is how I move toward achieving them. And with every step, I thank God for his providence. Every day is a gift, and every step is a gift, and every raindrop in every cloud is a gift, even in its darkness.