Personally Strong

After my last post I started to think more about what it takes to be strong.  I started by looking up a definition.  Webster defines it in 2 ways:

1. Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
2. Able to withstand great force or pressure.

I see the 1st as physically strong and the 2nd as mentally strong.  I truly believe both play an equal role in what I am going to call PERSONALLY strong.

So how do you find this personal strength?  How can one become personally strong?   I know everyone has personal strength, they just need to know how to find it.  I started thinking about times when I was perceived as having strength and how did I develop my personal strength.  I realized that when I’m put in a situation that requires strength I know what I need to do to make sure I come out stronger than when I started.  I realized my strength came from my ability to be self-aware.  I know what it takes to keep me physically and mentally strong at all times.

I know that no matter what is going on, if I have these 3 things I will be strong enough to get through and even come out stronger in the end:

1. I can communicate with my loved ones.
2. I get to workout.
3. I eat my broccoli and kale.

These all may seem simple, but simple makes it’s easier.  As I go through these weeks missing my family, living out of a suit case, wearing an Army Uniform labeled U.S. Navy, and having to carry my m4 rifle and 9mm handgun everywhere I have to stay strong. I do this by staying self-aware and keeping myself personally strong.  (I promise I will get more into the m4 rifle and 9mm handgun later.  We haven’t started weapons training yet and I’m still getting used to the fact that I will have to carry these things with me until I get back next year.)

I challenge you to look into yourself and become self-aware.  You need to understand what it is in you that will get you to PERSONALLY strong.  If you are prepared with your PERSONALLY strong tactics you can get through anything!  We are all much stronger than we even know.  What I am doing right now doesn’t make me stronger than anyone else.  I just have the self-awareness to stay PERSONALLY strong and you have the ability to do the same.  You just need to find it!