There are many stories to tell that bring me up to this particular point in my life...maybe more on that later. Prior to my involvement in the health club business, I was in full-time Christian ministry for 18 years. The transition from one to the other shed light on the fact that there are some amazing similarities between the health and fitness business and ministry. I will list one here.
When I go out in public it is usually to take care of personal business - shopping, eating, walking the dog, etc. I know that I do not go out to create a sense of guilt in others...HOWEVER...
When I pastored, and now as a manager of a health club and personal trainer, I encounter people who immediately begin to apologize for not being at the club(church), for not sticking with the program, for not being in touch more, and any number of excuses that I could give a rats ass about.
Then in a final, parting expression of guilt, they promise to come see me soon!
Amazing. Each time this happens when my wife is with me she shakes her head in disbelief.
Look, it's not like I carry a set of body fat calipers around, or wear t-shirts that say something like "Burn Calories, or Burn in Hell".
Funny. Sometimes seeing me even reminds people that they haven't been using something that they have been paying for. Then they come by the club and cancel their membership.
I wish that people would make that much closure in church, where they are supposed to have relationships with others. At least it makes me think...
Thanks for listening. More later.
WoundedHealer
Running is my therapy and my way of helping to find a cure for my wife's disease - cystic fibrosis. I raise funds by lacing up my shoes and getting into races. Follow the journey...
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