Friday, January 20, 2012

Reflections on 2011

2011 has given me  a lot to be thankful for and to remember how blessed I am. I was engaged in February, promoted in May, married among family and friends in September, and enjoyed a three week vacation with my best friend, my husband, in Patagonia in December. Wow! A lot to fit in when in reality the world around us was rather turbulent in 2011 - natural disasters including tornadoes, tsunamis, flooding, earthquakes, wars, riots, unstable global and political climates to name a few. While the rest of the world seemed to be falling apart and was in distress, I must be thankful for the many good things that happened in 2011. That's not to say there were no challenges and no disappointments. I trained very hard for a solid race at the Leadville 100 this year but the race got the best of me this year. The idea of seeing disappointment or difficult times as an opportunity can be very challenging. But, the rewards are many and it opens new doors and new perspectives. If we can't let go and move on from disappointment, we can create unnecessary suffering in our lives. Life is already an ultra-marathon; my goal is to persevere. To do this, I have to be dedicated, committed, and disciplined....I think I can do that!:)) I look forward to what lies ahead in 2012!




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