I can’t talk about consistency with any feeling of superiority. I have failed to write a blog post on this blog since May 2009. However I do walk consistenly once a day.

Today, Tuesday July 7th 2009, i delayed walking as there was the crashing noise of thunder followed by heavy rain throughout the day. Eventually I got out for my walk at about 7 p.m.

I soon met up with a neighbour and her little dog that I had not seen for a long time. We got round to the subject of death for some reason.
I commented that I would rather be murdered or even hung rather than endure a long painful terminal illness.

She described how the husband of her friend had come home after a day out and sat down asking for a cup of tea. Her friend came back to find him dead on the floor. She could console herself with the thought that this was exactly how he would have wished to go.

Later in Berens Way I noticed large numbers of parakeets flying around. I had not seen any before this in the heat wave. Maybe they prefer the cooler weather! I certainly do and would love to see days like today every day of the year. Thunder and rain makes life seem meaningful!

Back to the theme of consistency. Early this morning, I listened to a great video tape by David Wolfe. He said the secret of success could be summed up in one word – consistency. We consistenly clean our teeth ever day. This is a daily discipline. We all have the ability to express our discipline by doing things consistently.

Great athletes and those who excel never miss a workout or practice session. They gradually become extraordinary at what they do.

Wolfe used a great analogy – pumping water. We may need to pump away a long time before we see any results. Many give up believing they will never see results!

We may see a few drops of water and again stop pumping because we believe that such meagre results are not worth the effort. If only we had kept pumping we would have seen a steady flow of water.

Some give up when they see the steady flow of water and eventually lose these satisfying results. Consistent pumping or taking daily regular action is the solution and the secret of success in anything.