Life is busy. Work can be crazy. There is always pressure to do this, and to do that. Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and step back on things. Afterall, the things you do mean something to people. No matter who we are, or what we do, somebody cares about us as individuals. We forget that many times. You can get support from friends and family, but you really know who is there for you when the going gets tough. Who is it you can count on? Who is there for you when you need them? Are you there for somebody else when they need you? Do those people in your life know you are there for them? Always questions. We just can’t forget the answers. Sometimes those people, or moments, are right in front of us. Other times the picture is not always as clear. I get reminded of this on these days now when we have been getting a lot of fog in the mornings. We take our same route to work, or to run errands, or whatever it is we are doing when we take off, and most of the time we do not even pay attention. Then on these days when we have fog, we have to pay a lot more attention because the vision is not as clear.
It makes for some other interesting views though! Here our run group is out, and if some of them get too far ahead, and you can’t even see them anymore!
But just like everything else, you keep going, and keep trying to focus on what is in front of you!
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Our run group is a perfect example of people helping each other. Jill just got done running the Chicago marathon, and people would take turns for who started earlier, or later, and then at least have as many people running during some of her long stretches to help her get through. We all need help at times. This is a great example of “things you do mean something to people!”
Whether alone working out, or in a group, pay attention to your surroundings. You really have no idea what you are missing otherwise. It is a great time to think if you are alone. It is a great time to talk things through when you are in a group. Nobody has all the answers, but it definitely helps to hear input from other people on issues, because chances are you have already been through it, or something will come up similar for you in the future. Truly be present in the moment!
We may not always have the answers, but you keep going forward, you keep searching, and those answers will be easier to find solutions for. Keep moving forward!
We need to focus on those closest to us as well. Truly, things you do mean something to people! Keep working at it. Stay focused. Have fun!! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of New Streak: #1659
