Perception & Desire

I will admit to liking chocolate and other 'Cocoa Derivatives + Sugar' concoctions, made available by the "evil" people in the confectionery industry. I was eyeing up a pack of Caramel Hob Nobs the other day like a wolf would a sheep when this clash made manifest in my concious mind. let me explain.

At this point in my life, I "desire" (or want) to be at peak physical fitness. I have trained to varying capacities for years, so I am knowledgeable on training and nutrition for fitness. In other words, I am well aware of what I need to do and eat to achieve my goals. So back to the Caramel Hob Nobs pack. Now this empty calorie, high G.I. (glycemic index), hydrogenated fat packing enemy is on the opposite lane on this road to my desire of peak physical fitness. I know this as a fact and can explain why in full detail.

So if I "wanted" these Hob Nobs, what on earth is my justification? Wanting to go left and right at the same time? How can I make a logical explanation for this? It is so plain and simple to see that this clash is not a winning combo. To blame temptation is no excuse. Admit it, of course, but that is the only verb temptation should follow.

In achieving goals, one must understand what one wants, and what one must do to get it. It is as important to know what one must not do to get what one wants. Common sense is the only recommended tool for this as most times, it is plain and simple to see.

So bouncing on the topic of this post, your perception must be fully aligned with your desires. Period. If I want peak physical fitness, and i see Caramel Hob Nobs, I should perceive it as an enemy, an obstacle on route to my goals. If I want the Hob Nobs, then i must discuss with myself regarding how serious my goals are and why some petty, short lived pleasure is posing significant obstruction. I am only kidding myself.

Replace fitness with wealth, intelligence, some skill set, love, whatever you desire. Likewise substitute Hob Nobs with clothes, sleep, people, a night out, whatever you find yourself wanting which conflicts with your goals. Train the mind to see things in relation to your goals.

Bottomline: Align your outlook and perception with your wants and desires. Rob your enemies of their strength and crush your obstacles. Start now, tomorrow is no better than today!