Although I did not get an actual blog published in cyberspace, I did spend time thinking about a concept, designing the template, and coming up with entry ideas while logging miles on training runs. I just never felt I had a product that was web worthy. Who really would want to read my rantings about life, motherhood, running, or anything else for that matter? After enough time by myself on the road, I found my own thoughts shallow and boring. Isn't it a bit presumptive to think others would want to listen to me ramble on. My poor sister-in-law, and running partner, puts up with this, but I don't think many others could stand it.
So why start a blog now. Honestly, I don't know. I didn't even put this challenge on my 2012 resolution list. But, after my run this afternoon, I just felt compelled to sit down at the computer and set up an online journal of sorts to have a place to collect my thoughts. I have a lot of time to think on my runs. And, sometimes I do come up with ideas I'd like to share, even if I end up being the only person who reads my posts.
What I have learned over the past year is that time passes too quickly. Amazing things happen, but time erases their impact. Hardships challenge us, but lessons learned are often forgotten until the next crisis. I want to remember the celebrations, the accomplishments, the challenges, and most of all my reactions and feelings to each of them. So, a blog seems like the best place to chronicle the next 365 days (and beyond if I can commit to chronicling them online).
Here is to an adventurous 2012! I challenge myself to stretch myself, to grow, to face my fears, to do things that I have dreamt about but never believed I could do (or took the time to try). I want to focus on the present, to be a better spouse and parent. I want to stop doing things that I really don't want to do. I want to strength my spiritual core. I want to indulge in MY passions (not someone else's). I want to reignite my creativity. I want to hug my kids more! But most importantly, I want to unleash my potential rather than wasting time comparing myself to others.
I wish you all a blessed and fulfilled new year! Do something outrageous!
Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!
Here is to an adventurous 2012! I challenge myself to stretch myself, to grow, to face my fears, to do things that I have dreamt about but never believed I could do (or took the time to try). I want to focus on the present, to be a better spouse and parent. I want to stop doing things that I really don't want to do. I want to strength my spiritual core. I want to indulge in MY passions (not someone else's). I want to reignite my creativity. I want to hug my kids more! But most importantly, I want to unleash my potential rather than wasting time comparing myself to others.
I wish you all a blessed and fulfilled new year! Do something outrageous!
Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!
-Bob Marley
