What do you want most out of life? Is it a new look? Do you want to lose weight? Stop smoking? I’ve read that 80% of all gym memberships are purchased in the month of January and by February 1, 80% of those memberships are no longer in use. Why is that? What is it about New Year’s resolutions that people don’t stick to?
It’s because losing the weight and looking better aren’t what we really want out of life. They may be a step in the process, but aren’t what we really want… we have ourselves fooled.
What we really want are the relationships that are formed from the things that we do. What we really want is to be loved and appreciated by another human being. We utilize the gym, “help group,” and/or “the internet” in an attempt to receive that connection.
This is why so many people don’t like their doctor’s office. There is no relationship. You go in once a year and spend two minutes with the doctor who looks at you and writes a script, then excuses themselves to go onto the next patient. And the whole experience lasted as long as it took you to read this paragraph.
This is what makes us different. We want a relationship with you.
While our interactions aren’t very long, we see each other often and there is ample opportunity to ask questions, make requests, and form a bond. But there is a catch…
You have to walk through the door.
Our door is always open for you. That’s why I often ask, “What else can I do for you today?” I’m inviting you to open up. Admittedly, I don’t know everything. But, when you ask about something I can help you with, I’ll do my best for you.
And don’t be alarmed by opening up in the adjusting room when other people are around. We all have problems and we all need help from time to time. Maybe I’m not the one who can help you, but another person in the room is. We’re a community, we help each other without judgments.
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