I've been thinking...

So, let me start off by saying this isn't really a running post. Well, sort of...but not really....uh, kind of. It's more a general observation of life events over the last couple days and how it helped me to get my head straight, count my blessings, and just breathe....and of course running always helps cement those ideas. That said, on with my post.

Sometimes life just happens. For me it was a blown tire, being stranded with my kids for a short time, just watching car after car pass by like we weren't there. Of course I'm worried that there's something majorly wrong with my car (my tire blew out hitting a MAJOR pothole) and starting to fret because I can't get my car jacked up to replace my tire because the roadside where I happened to stop was all mud. I was on the verge of tears, but with my kids there I'm trying my best to stay calm. I had finally resorted to calling a towing company, then out of the blue two younger gentlemen stopped and were able to help. (Saving me time, money and frustration) Once back on the road it really got me thinking about all kinds of things. Sometimes when something bad happens (be it small or large) it sometimes is the doorway to taking a deeper look into yourself and making some realizations. 

As I drove away I started thinking, it's amazing how we can get so caught up in the every day, the rush rush rush, the I need to have more, do more, be more mentality that we lose sight of all we already are and all we already have. When I calmed down and really thought about it, I have so much. I have a roof over my head. I have clothes on my back and food in my belly. I have a job that I enjoy that pays the bills. I have two wonderful children and a guy that supports me in any endeavor I choose. When I got back into racing and signed up for several virtual races he just looked at me and said, "Good for you! You need to do more for yourself. Have I ever told you no?" At which point I said maybe he should before I break the bank on races, we chuckled and HE looked over at my phone and said, "That medal looks cool, you should run that one!" That's what I should be focusing on, not problems or things that haven't even come to pass.

Things will happen, and worrying about what might happen isn't really going to make things any better. I know it's been said before, but it's true...tomorrow has its own troubles, why bring them to today when they may never come to pass. Worry about today and live in the moment. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is not promised. But you do have today, do what you can to make the most of every minute!

Also, let me say I don't buy into the "you must have done something wrong/bad to bring a bad event to pass" line of thought. Things happen. Period. It's how you deal, learn and grow from them that really matters. No matter what happens to me, I will always do my best to do what's right, work hard, and stand for all that is good. Why? Because I know that is what makes my heart and soul happy.

So, that's my story and thought for today, thank you for letting me get it out in print. I hope that maybe in some way, it will help even one person to know that things aren't always as bad as they may seem, that we are all blessed in many ways, and there is always something to be thankful for.

Now, for at least a little running news. I am running the Pi Day 5k virtual run Saturday and I'm super excited. I can't wait to share my race with you!! Until then be happy, run lots, and remember to be thankful always!