Eyes Front

"Eyes front!" is a military expression. When passing a reviewing stand a body of troops are ordered to look at the dignitary on the stand. The order "Eyes right!" would be given. This involves turning the head slightly to the right and looking out of the sides of ones eyes. Then when the column passed the stand the counter-order "Eyes front!" would be given, at which time the marchers all face the front and continue the march.
Today I was reminded that keeping my eyes on the present, the here and now, will spur me forward. It is the looking back at what was and hoping for those same results that can take my eyes off what is in front of me, what can make a change in me today.
I just started day 3 with my Personal Trainer and I was pumped. My mind was in a good place. I was looking back at my army years when I was strong and lean, looking back at the days when I taught Physical Education and my muscles were toned and defined and even as soon as the days past where I was working out at the gym with ease instead of pain. I soon realized that even though it may be good to look back at what I once accomplished and use that as my motivation, I still have to keep "Eyes front!" to achieve today's success.
I am not what I once was, but I'm still not what I can be. I want to be healthy, feel that way and do it just one day at a time. Sometimes I may sneak a peak in the rear but it's "Eyes front!" From here on out.