If you've ever eaten Chinese food with me, you probably know that the fortune cookie is my favorite part of the meal. Not only because vanilla and almond are two of my favorite flavors - combine them in a cookie and YUM! - but because I love the tradition behind them. I think it's charming that someone cared enough all those years ago to write out little bits of wisdom and bake them into a wedge-shaped puff of air and dough.
I also love the superstition "Eat it before you read it." I strictly adhere to the belief that if you read your fortune before eating your cookie, it won't come true.
So I was tickled last weekend to find two wonderful fortunes in two equally wonderful cookies that Andy and I received from our favorite Springs Chinese delivery. I had just put in a long Saturday of work and was facing another long Sunday. After working 20 hours in two days and cutting 34 newscasts, I knew Monday was going to bring with it another 8 miles of walking. My trainers want me logging 38 miles this week alone.
I was having trouble finding the motivation to keep going.
Then Andy and I broke into the cookies. Never did I expect to find two messages that will continue to guide me as I go. I thought them so great, I wanted to share them with you all.
When you're disinclined to want to do something important - whether it be advanced training for a massive fitness event or going to work - remember:
Dreams are extremely important. You can't do it unless you imagine it. ...
and ...
Energy is equal to desire and purpose.
Here's wishing you plenty of dreams, imagination, energy, desire and purpose,
Regan
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