Hot Tight Horse High Part II
By: Colleen Cook, BSCI
Horse High The comments about building fences high enough so that horses could not jump over them, led me to wonder if the standards that I have set for myself are high enough. Did I need to raise my standards regarding what sort of behaviors I will and will not allow from myself? That called to mind an experience I had several years ago. As I walked out of my office and down the hall I spotted a green peanut M & M on the ground. Now, keep in mind that I have always believed in the three second rule and I have never been above eating left over Halloween candy from the couch cushions. So, I glanced around to be sure I was alone, stooped over and picked up the M & M. As I started to pop it in my mouth, I instantly had these thoughts come to mind. âWhat are you doing? You are getting ready to eat food off of the floor! What is wrong with you? Why are you allowing this little candy to rob you of your self respect? Come on! You are so much better than that!
An Ah ha moment for me to be sure. I put the M & M back in my pocket, finished my errand, returned to my office and gave the little fella a place of honor on my office credenza! In that small act, I raised my expectations of myself and committed to adopt a more healthy relationship with food; never again to allow these tempting little tid-bits rob me of my self. And he has company now; a little blue one I found in an elevator, and a yellow one I found in the parking lot. These M & Mâs are a constant reminder, that I am worthy of better behavior.
May I encourage each of you to take some time to walk along your fence line to see if it needs your attention. What might you do to ensure that it is hog-tight and horse-high so that in a moment of temptation, you will not simply jump over or crawl under your perfectly good âfence.â
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