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You may have noticed that I haven't blogged in several weeks.  It seems to be a rough road on I'm on lately ... haven't run, haven't been eating great, haven't found time to meditate ... and I can feel the effects of all three.

Yes, there have been injuries dragging me down.  The nagging lower back and tension headaches that have plagued me lately are a downer.  And somehow I know that they may respond to a nice walk and a quiet space to breath.

I get in my own way.

At this point I know better, how can I motivate myself to do better?

When I saw the above quote I knew it was time to write about it.  Hardships are all in your perspective, right?  Injuries, loneliness, frustration all get in my way.  If I could look past them for the lesson, and what they are preparing me for I might be able to 'ride the wave' and ease the pain.

This is my purpose.  To prepare for what is to come.  Even when I don't know what that 'something' is going to be.  I've experienced plenty of hardships to know that I come out the other side.  When it's time.

I will remain open to what that timing will be.  I am open to an extraordinary destiny ......

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  1. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    What a great quote!!
    Sorry that you are going through a rough patch - I hope things get better soon!!

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