Dedication and Committing

The complete and wholehearted devotion to a career or ideal. That is 1 of many meanings of dedication for MEVSI, and yes it is not easy. Every morning we have options, either to or not do the things that drive us. In MEVSI we believe dedication comes from the heart with many other things. Not the physical heart that pumps the life fluid in us all, but the spiritual heart that drives us to move forward.

Have you ever wondered why so many people use the “heart” as a means of dedication? WELL, I BELIEVE… the heart in a physical sense keeps pumping blood through our bodies 24hrs a day until it just can not do it anymore for whatever reason. That is the hearts only job, and whatever we put it through as humans the heart keeps pumping or should I say moving forward. Now put that in your career or ideal. Whatever you are put through, deal with it in a positive way, and keep moving forward. For those naysayers who can't see the symbolism, you may stop reading now. 

The HEART as a symbol for MEVSI is not a depiction. It is the source and center of our emotional life; it defines us. It symbolizes us building our essential character with the capacity for courage, determination, and dedication. The heart should fuel compassion and admiration for the things we desire. This positive energy will push us forward and take away the negatives; the feelings of self-doubt; the feeling of inadequacy; the feeling of pity; the self-hatred, fear, and defeat. The heart is the fuel and the ignition that has always been inside of us, it works toward something greater and powers the mind to believe "I can do this". The heart is what determines what we do and don’t do; what values we adhere to and which ones we casually ignore; and is prime to the pump of our will and our emotions. The heart is the center of willful consciousness, the source, and energy of all substantial and effective change.

Where ever your dedication comes from, do not let anything get in the way. Pursue your career… your dream… your ideal and stay dedicated to your craft. Remember it you vs. you, it’s MEVSI.

“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart… pursue those.”

- Michael Nolan

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”

-Confucius

“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.”

-Henry Miller

                   

Motivation and Support

There are points in one's life where motivation and support is needed. As personal trainers, we give it on almost a daily basis. You may say because of the pay we have to, but those who are truly passionate about health and fitness will go above and beyond. I truly feel that every one should have their own motivational and support team in whatever lies in their hearts that they are passionate about.

Yes my company is called MEVSI, which the meaning may deal with three major factors in one personal life, but there is a hidden fourth that comes from the outside, and I believe it's very important. In your adolescent years you probably loved hearing your family saying what a good job you are doing, coming to all your events and giving you that’s ok speech. I have one question, why does it leave in some individuals life. What changes in your life that all that support disappears. Well what ever it may be, I feel it shouldn't happen. Support from a love goes a very long way, especially when you are passionate about what you are pursuing. That feeling you got in your adolescent years, should be there in your adult years.

As you matured in life you have meet a lot of people that started and ended many different types of relationship, from friendship to marriage and everything in between. The support and motivation you get from those people goes hand in hand with support you get from your family. I once heard a fighter say that he separate himself from the outside world and surround himself with people of like mind to get ready for a fight. Same thing applies to you in your life. You want to be successful, surround yourself around successful people, that can teach, motivate and give you support in your endeavors.

For those individuals giving the motivation and support, make sure it is genuine because you never know how far it may go in that persons life. If you see the passion in that person eyes, spread their word, spread their passion, let others know and be a networking system for them. I say encourage their strong point and help them with there weak points. Be courteous not condescending; give advice, but don’t force your opinions on them.

Once again it is a battle within yourself to get the job done, but a dash of motivation and a sprinkle of support can make the meal taste even better. It’s you vs. you, It’s MEVSI!