Workin Hard For Yourself

Saturday I went down to my Dad's and helped them out with some yard work. Digging out some plants and moving them around in the backyard.

First thought on yard work is always "ugh, I hate this". It's work, I really felt how bad of shape I'm in. I've got a killer sunburn on the back of my neck and I will probably be walking like I'm 70 tomorrow. But after all considerations it's a good thing.

The soreness and tiredness are all from a result of hard work towards accomplishing something. It's like strenuous exercise to get into shape or prepare for a marathon. Building a deck on your house, planting trees in your yard or any other home improvement. All of these activities can be tough work, yet rewarding.

Just the physical labor alone is rewarding in getting your muscles moving. The exertion and exercise alone isn't what is most beneficial. I think the work that is being done to improve your life is what makes it a "good pain". You can do manual labor for a living and get the same physical benefits but it doesn't do the same for your soul.

In the case of going down and helping out with the yard work, my payoff is being able to help my Dad & Step Mom. They've given me so much, that being able to help them out makes it well worth the effort. I highly recommend beating yourself up a bit to do something worthwhile.

Yea, my fat ass, and leg, arm etc is sore but it's a good thing.