Treaded Grass

Living on a farm I spent many hours counting cows, checking fences, tackling calves, and herding cattle.  Calling in the cows from the hills, I quickly noticed a trend with their movement.  They always followed the same cow paths, moving along the path of least resistance.

In college I spent the last 2 years of my philosophy degree studying epistemology and metaphysics--big words, of course, and big ideas.  Essentially, I studied topics revolving around how we come "to know", what knowledge is, notions explaining our existence, and, ultimately, how we come to understand the world.

The knowledge I acquired from farm work and studying philosophy  have aided me in developing successful concepts for working with clients as a personal trainer.  Understanding how clients came "to be" and how they came "to know", while recognizing their "cow paths", provides me with the tools necessary for their success. 

Working with my clients I see the same trends expressed again and again.

• People love to do what they've done before.  
• People develop resistance to new forms of exercise and training.  
• People hinder their own successes through routine and habit.

We get stuck treading the same grass, following the same path, and we never adopt or try to find fresh fields to trample.

I encourage you to head for the tall, weeded, unexplored fields that surround you.  Let go of the worn, dirt-ridden paths you've been lumbering through and feel fresh grass on your feet again.

With my work, I too must challenge myself to find new paths daily.  The variety keeps me sane and I enjoy being a part of my client's exploration of the new. 


Any knowledge is a new path.  My clients are new paths for me.