- What if you rolled out of bed and were told that you were running a marathon today? No training, no easing into it, no buying the right running shoes, no time to eat breakfast... just go... and oh by the way you need sprint the entire way. That is what life has felt like recently. Breathing and taking the next step sometimes feel like a major accomplishment. Where is the beginners course?
- Be careful what you ask. Really I should say, be prepared for the answers you might get. I have had a couple of conversation recently where I essentially asked if there are areas in my life where I need to change or am lacking in character. You know those types of questions you ask honestly expecting to hear "no man, you are doing good" or some version of that. We often talk about having relationships that sharpen us. Guess what? Sharpening may involve some pain. It may be good for us, but it isn't always enjoyable during the process. I guess that is why we need to ask those questions and also honestly answer them when we are asked. Growth often involves some growing pains.
- Ever have one of those moments where you get the chance to breath a little and reflect on life? (Yeah, those are suppose to happen occassionally in life.) During one of those brief moments recently, I realized I am not who I was 3 years ago. Talk to someone you haven't been around much in a couple of years. You may find what you had in common then, isn't your life now. Where you spend your time and energy may be totally diferent. How you express your passions may have changed. Where you find community now may not have existed then. Sometimes it is good to look back and see how we got to where we are today. Don't camp out in the past, but reflect on how you are growing and changing in who you are suppose to be becoming.
Welcome to Friday. Now get out there and start running.
