So every girl needs girl time! Most guys do not understand the bond that women have with each other or the need that they have to be around each other. Last night I got a good healthy dose of girl time...we laughed, discussed sensitive topics, ate, and laughed some more. Since moving to Murray I have really struggled being so far from close friends, but making new friends is proving to workout just dandy! I'm meeting some pretty cool ladies!!
Jenilee and I completed Week 4's training this morning. I got up bright and early on a Saturday to drive to Paris to meet Jenilee, since she has to drive to Murray everyday. It was a bit of a struggle for us this morning -- her, because of a lack of sleep and me, because of the HEAT! I felt like I couldn't take a deep breath in the whole time. I'll be happy when fall gets here and the air is a little lighter!! We discussed next week's training and how we are a little nervous...but now that I'm thinking about it - has there ever been a week that we were not nervous to begin that's week's program? NO I'm going to spend the rest of the weekend FORCING the positive self talk. I want to get myself PUMPED for Monday -- it may be the only way that I make it through. My opinion: Running is 90% mental!!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND AND REMEMBER TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER IN THIS HEAT!!
Denial is a powerful tool. Never underestimate its ability to cloud your vision.
Be aware that, for many reasons, we have become experts at using this tool to make reality more tolerable. We have learned well how to stop the pain caused by reality - mot by changing our circumstances, but by pretending our circumstances are something other than what they are.
Do not be too hard on yourself. While one part of you was busy creating a fantasy-reality, the other part went to work on accepting the truth.
Now, it is time to find courage. face the truth. Let it sink gently in.
When we can do that, we will be moved forward.
God, give me the courage and strength to see clearly.
(Today's reading from The Language of Letting Go)
I loved the girl time last night. It is so important to have that time with other women, just to stay in check with reality. I took so many lessons away from our talk last night. I'm going to blog about them :)
ReplyDeleteI also had a day like that...the can't breath kind, last week. I felt like I was having an asthma attack. I just could not find my breath. I think we have to just be very aware of the limits the heat sets and not push too far. It's better to take it slow and steady than to necessarily win the race. I think also re-evaluating goals based on the heat index is a good idea, so you're not disappointed if you don't reach the normal goal. I hope that made sense...lol.
And I am totally quoting you...""We have learned well how to stop the pain caused by reality - mot by changing our circumstances, but by pretending our circumstances are something other than what they are." Tru dat, Shann. Tru dat.