Hey Steve85 your last post hit me like Psalm 46:10 Be still know that I am God. Thanks for the uplifting statement.

Yesterday I did my morning routine and headed to the hills early before the sun became too hot. Interesting thought came to my mind as I have been now cycling for over two weeks. As approach a hill I try to gain momentum as to get as far up the hill possible. Usually about 3/4 of the way up I tend to slow down and have to really work hard to keep momentum even at times working strenuously to crest the hill. Here is where the pain becomes very intense some times I need to get of my saddle and spin the rest of the way up. In these moments of intense pain I place the focus on the 2 feet in front of my wheel at to not pay attention to the steep incline. Now I know if I push and pull hard enough I will eventually reach the top- My pain will substantially subside and I will be momentarily rewarded with a view so beautiful where I can see for miles atop the hill and then this cycle continues where I can temporarily rest till the next hill.
The analogy being this difficult journey that I am on Is like my cycling journey. When I first started -my first run was pretty slow getting my legs and endurance back like BD the rug was pulled from under my feet. As this journey proceeds it becomes a little easier each time but I still have to encounter these difficulties (hills) regularly. It is these moments that I have to really focus on my present feeling( the 2 feet in front of my tire) work hard and know that it will only be intense pain for a short amount of time before I am rewarded. This cycle will repeat it self over and over until I have conquered my journey.
Just thought I'd share. Have a blessed day!


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BD 10/31/17
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