Wishin’ and Hopin’ and Thinkin’ and Prayin’
TODAY’S LAUGH: Remember the old song* about the girl who wants the boy? (Weren’t they ALL about that?) “Wishin’ and Hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ … plannin’ and dreamin’ each night of his charms, that won’t get you into his arms…”
I realized that my “get healthy program” is too often too much “wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin,’ plannin’ and dreamin’” and TOO LITTLE ACTION! So I’m rewriting the lyrics. Sing along with me. In fact, get up and give it your best Motown moves. Ready?
“Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’… plannin’ and dreamin’ each night of my plate… that won’t get me down to goal weight! So if I’m lookin’ to find health and be there, all I’ve gotta do is work it and move it and lift it and show how much I care!”
(BELT IT OUT NOW!) “Show how much I care–just for me! Eat only things I ought to chew! Work out each day–just for me!
(and hear that backup trio:) “Girl, you won’t get there, wishin’ and a-hopin’, thinkin’ and a prayin’…!”
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“So if a long, healthy life is to be had… all I’ve gotta do is work it and move it, and squeeze it and lift it…DO IT and when I am DONE, I will be GLAD!”
There now, don’t you feel better? Of course, just singin’ won’t do it either… so I’m off to take ACTION in the direction of my goals.
TODAY’S ENCOURAGEMENT: Wishin’ and hopin’ won’t get you into shape, get you into a great relationship, or get you into your dream job. But the good news is taking action–just one small step–will! Let me know what you’re doing. Let’s cheer each other along.
And encourage someone else today while you’re at it!
* “Wishin’ and Hopin” by Burt Bacharach and Hal David was performed by Nancy Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick and others (including you and me!) It’s also on the soundtrack for My Best Friend’s Wedding.
