I survived my first triathlon season!
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| Guess what? I really enjoy swimming now! |
It has been over a year since I first set my sights on completing a triathlon. I swam, biked, and ran all winter, spring, and summer. I strength trained and continued my yoga and meditation practice. I did these things not because it helped solve any of the huge crises in the world. Crime was not reduced nor a single refugee protected by my endeavors. And yet . . .
I believe striving past perceived limits and achieving what you once thought was impossible IS in fact a small contribution to our world. I believe trying new things, being willing to fail or embarrass oneself, being willing to try to achieve a dream is a worthy example for my children.
Perhaps an even better example is the gentle persistence and sense of humor required when one is a relatively slow, middle aged lady who wants to be an Ironman.
The world can be a scary place. My advice is to spend less time watching the news, and to find a dream in your life's closet that has been hidden for too long. Pull it out. Dust it off. Decide to risk it. Be bold.
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| The lake I am not supposed to swim in. But LOOK at it. Wouldn't you? |
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| Flying down the road on Spooky makes me laugh with joy. |
