Yeah, that last one had an awful lot to do with it. I started taking vitamins right around then too. Now I know two young boys fighting for their lives. It is amazing how wanting them to be healthy so badly has made me more healthy too. The side-effects of good intentions I guess?
Then, there is that whole thing about staring down the 40 door…
I wanted to be able to run a 5K without losing my breath. Turns out I can run about 4.5 miles without losing my breath!
Which leads to this:
I was tired this morning. Christmas is kicking my butt this year! And work, and volunteering and parenting (which directly translates to TONS of appointments and extra-curricular running!) I've got a cold. I am WIPED out. But I ran today anyway. 2.5 miles. So tired, I forgot to stretch my tight hip before I went out the door. So scattered, I forgot my ankle brace (which is a BIG no-no!)!
I ran on snowy roads in sneakers that aren't made for snow running. But I went.
I was asking for trouble and taking foolish chances born of illness, exhaustion an overtaxed mind.
So I went carefully. I chanted to my boys, battling such horrible beasts. I willed them (and myself) to keep on.
Now, for the rest of the day, nothing will be difficult.
It's a two-and-a-half-mile pep talk. Everyday. The image above appeared in my mind as I went.
A friend told be about something huge that has little chance for success. I am willing that huge thing to happen. I was afraid when I heard about it. I feared the worst. But today… today I'm focused on that chance. That chance that it will work!
When you want something bad enough, all you really need is a chance, right?
I'm glad I took my chances today. Everything turned out fine, and I am better off for the effort.
Persist at your goals and have faith that you will learn as you persist! Be determined to live true to your intentions and do everything out of love: for yourself and love for the lives you impact.
