I'm grateful
that life isn't a race.
I'm grateful
that even when I'm "not there yet"
I'm still becoming
and
it's not about arriving,
it's about becoming
but.
sometimes i feel crazy cause i'm almost THERE and then WHACK.
this week i ended up in the ER
i'm fine but FRUSTRATED cause I'm supposed to take it easy...
and. I was so close to THERE i could taste it.
see this guy... 
that was me
ALMOST home
then, stop the race.
but.
i am remembering.
really, there is no finish line.
it's an illusion.
really, i'm on a treadmill.
i set the pace, i set the incline, i set the finish time.
and sometimes.
my "personal trainer" decides that I'm done.
and sometimes.
He decides that i can run faster.
i'm grateful for this journey.
i'm happy to become.
really, i'm glad it's not a race.
but sometimes, i wish i was "there".
ya know?
Jenn, I really liked your post. I like the "personal trainer" idea. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I really liked your post! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea of "becoming"! That is what I am doing... I know it may not be polite to ask why you went to the ER, but if you fell off your tredmill, I would LOVE to hear that story :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a great analogy, Jen. I am glad you're okay...
ReplyDeleteAs per your usual... FABULOUS analogy! *sigh* Your writing & explaining & insights are always spot on. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Are you okay?!?
hope you are ok. sheesh. i agree with the others- great analogy.
ReplyDeleteyikes! Hope you're all right.
ReplyDeletei'm ok.
ReplyDeletei'll know more tomorrow.
nope, not a funny story.
and very un-blog-worthy.
just life.
scarey, yucky, life.
uggghhhh.
i really think garden of eden sounds lovely... no?
just keep swimming... just keep swimming...
yikes, you're scaring me. you ok???
ReplyDeletefinally cking up on blogs & read this.
LOVED the post, btw, as usual!
LOVE YOU!