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Fun vs. Discipline.

I'm joining a gym today.

Terror!

I have had a lifelong battle with exercise. I need it, and enjoy it, but it always loses its fun when I have to make myself do it through discipline. I am hoping to break through this psychological barrier this month. I want to make it something that I not only need and enjoy, but crave, like breakfast, lunch and dinner.

My entries to the journal are becoming 30-second sound-bytes. My conscience rebukes me. But careful–my journal has to be enjoyable. If it becomes merely ritual and discipline, I won't be able to force myself to do it. If it is a privilege, it will always be fun and I'll hunger writing it.

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