Attitude is Important

I had to do something this morning that I did not look forward to doing...my attitude at camp was really stinky on Monday. Today, I apologized. The girls at camp had no clue what I was talking about, evidently, it wasn't as bad as I thought. The thing is, I knew it was bad (and I know Bethany knew it was bad) and I knew I needed to address it.

Camp Gladiator has changed my life. I want others to see the program and the campers the way I saw them in January. I want for people to feel encouraged and supported. I want people's lives to change. How in the world can I help Bethany help others? By being the best camper that I can be and by being completely transparent. I have a responsibility to the other folks that exercise with me. I have to be positive.

Sometimes the workouts are going to be hard, I can accept that fact (afterall, I am paying a trainer to help me get in shape). I cannot accept a negative attitude. I have to be encouraged and I have to encourage. I am constantly looking for ways to become a better person. God often has me look at every area of my life and get rid of anything that is not Christlike. My attitude on Monday was not Christlike. No one noticed, but I knew it.

I never want to be a stumbling block for someone else and I certainly do not want to be the reason that someone does not come to camp. Camp can change lives and I want to be a positive influence on others.

Camp Gladiator's mission is: To positively impact the physical fitness and ultimately the lives of as many people as possible. Am I a gladiator? YES! My job at camp has to be in line with the mission...even when the workout is hard...even when Bethany tells me I need to eat better...even when I don't feel like it!

I fully believe that God qualifies the called, He doesn't call the qualified. I am a part of cg for reasons that I will never fully understand. My goal is to become the best me possible and to make boot camp a place where all people feel welcome and encouraged.

My challenge to my cg family is this: Think about your reasons for being at camp. Think about how your attitude lines up with your goals. AND the big one, join me in making our camps a positive and productive part of our community. We are able to do mighty things when we work together!

Be blessed.