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New Years Eve Reflection



Today is the last day of 2011. I put on my gear and out the door I went. It was nice to spend a little time with mother nature on the C & O at Harpers Ferry reflecting on accomplishments and dreams. 
 

I tuned into NPR as I drove to the trail today and heard that Australia's theme for 2012 is “Time to Dream. “How appropriate I thought. The "Land Down Under" made me think about how many dreams people defer or refuse to even contemplate.  Now is the time. At this moment, this second, we must dare to dream.  We all think that there is a perfect moment to do something (including myself), but there isn’t.  We think we must be the fastest, smartest, richest, thinnest and more superlatives someone, somewhere thinks is important.  Dare to do one thing differently in 2012. Is it meatless Mondays?  Do it!  Is it walking/running for 30 mins without stopping?  Go for it!  Nothing beats a fail, but a Try!  I know this may sound like a cliché.  But if I have learned anything in life and continue to learn over and over is; life is about “showing up.” You may not know what the hell you are doing, but just “show up.” 

As soon as others see you are interested in a hobby or topic, they will be more than happy to help or support you, but YOU must “show up.”  This year, I hope to do my first ultra marathon.  I am not sure if I can do it. I have done many marathons, but ultras are an entirely new world.  I admitted this to a 65 yr old man on my first trail run and guess what he said, ” Just show up and you will be fine.”  I know I may not finish, but I believe I have the courage to start. There may be setbacks and the journey may take longer than expected, but if I just focus on the goal I am off on the right foot (as they say).  Life is about the journey rather than the destination. I am excited about what awaits.  What are you going to start this year?

 One of my favorite quotations
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves 'who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?'


It's not just in some of us; its in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Marianne Williamson~Author
FYI:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Williamson


Thank you 2011


Enjoy the journey:)

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