Magic Pill

A couple of weeks ago, I was waiting to teach a class at our local JCC.  While waiting on a bench outside the studio, a gentleman approached and asked me a question.  He wanted to know if there was a "magic pill" that he could take to look like I did.  Flattering for sure...

My response was "yes, there is"

Although my response was in part, an attempt at humor, I was trying to make a point.

He then asked, "really, what is it called?"  

I told him it was called the "pill of choice".

Not the answer he was expecting.  We spent the next 5 minutes or so discussing his goals and I shared a bit about my past.  I further explained, that although the associated work is "hard", that making the choice to find greater wellness was an easy thing to do.  Just as I have said before, you decide that everyday you are going to wake up and brush your teeth...there is no difference in deciding that you are going to wake up each day and workout, eat healthier, reduce stress and so on.  

As I headed into class, he thanked me for my time and encouragement and was looking forward to seeing me again.  As I headed off, he said "any other pointers"...

I said yes, "remember that you don't need to go and fill that prescription . . .that pill has been in your pocket all your life".  

Josh - Agent of Change