Subject: RE: Motivation Loss Kathy,
Just wanted to say Thank You for the quick note about your infrequent motivation loss. You hit the nail right on the head when you referred to the ability to even run. My cousin is overseas serving in the military and when I had the chance to talk to him, he offered this simple quote about my temporary motivation loss:
'I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A bird will fall frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.' Now when I asked him where he got this inspirational poem (expecting it to be from some great literary poet ), he laughed and cited the movie G.I. Jane as the source.
But the meaning behind the poem and my own self-pity was undeniable. And with your reference towards the simple blessing of even running, I know I'll be able to pick myself up off the floor, dust off my expectations and get back in the saddle again. I got up this morning, thought of my run as a gift and hit the pavment running. To prevent myself from setting my goals too high, I took a nice leisurely stroll and simply enjoyed the scenery.
Thanks again Kathy for reminding me that some of the best things in life are the simplest. |