It is so easy to get frustrated because you want to be doing something else. I totally get it. But, what I have learned is that when I do my best wherever I am, I get to that other place– or sometimes to an even better place. We are students. We will always be students. …
Sometimes, in fact more often than not, we get so busy with our own lives and trying to keep up, that we forget about the lives of others. This post is short and to the point– is there ONE person that you need to call today? Is there someone that may be alone on the …
Do You Need To Give Something Up To Gain Something More? I had an amazing experience this morning. I shared thoughts that I have had for some time, accepting what I know to be true. I have some pretty big dreams (many of which I have already reached), but I know that to achieve them …
Typically, transition is not where we like to hang out. It is that place of feeling lack of trust, weakness and confusion. Transition is uncomfortable. We are forced to make decisions that affect our lives or those around us. Have you ever noticed how you just want to know the answer? I have often had the …
Everyone is faced with challenges, but it’s how you handle those challenges that makes a difference. Last weekend was a true test for me. I ran the Kodiak 50 Mile Ultra at Big Bear. Of course, that distance alone is a challenge, but this course was difficult. It started at 7000 feet of elevation. We …
Yes, I used a zip lining experience to practice overcoming fear through meditation. This was not necessarily planned, but I found myself at Diamante Eco Park in Costa Rica yesterday which has five zip lines. I have never been a big fan of zip lines and the thought of it made me a bit nervous, …
As much as we like to think that we know what others are thinking, we usually don’t. We may have a gut feeling which is often on point or at least in the right direction, but we simply cannot know exactly what others are thinking. I bring this up because I have been in recent …
Today is not just any day. Today marks the anniversary of the death of my son, Hayes. While I like to think that each passing day makes it easier, it doesn’t. Yes, I get stronger with each passing day, but the pain of his absence in my life is stronger than ever. I cry when …
Nothing ever became better through hate, ever. Choose to love–that doesn’t mean you have to like everything that happens, or every behavior that you see, but if you fill your heart with love, your stress will diminish and your glow will appear. All too often, we seek the ever so popular New year’s Resolution of …
I want to thank you all for your support before, during and after my 50 mile ultra trail race this past weekend. I never imagined I would do a race of that distance. I can remember when I never imagined that I would be a runner and almost gave up after a little knee pain, …
