Flaws, everybody has them. Yet, most chose to hide them. Why is this? Is this because we do not want to be judged by our peers? In the big picture of life, does it really matter what anyone else thinks? In my opinion, I see this as one the biggest gifts and blessings that we can endure. It is what sets the tone of our flare and makes us the unique spirit warrior that we are.
A flaw is a blemish of imperfection … who is to decide what imperfection even means?
Friends, over these past (almost) 6 years. I have really become in tune with my soul and inner being. We always hear, “You are capable of anything that you put your mind to.” However, many try to go after a thought or dream once or twice and call it quits. If you really want something, you will find a way to make it happen. The Universe has your back and God has the ultimate path already designed beautifully for you. Your special flaws are also what gets you there.
Confidence is sexy and admirable, however it can also get you in certain situations where you can only embrace the experience and grow. For me, this is where I tend to find myself in a pickle of flaws. I have a tendency of knowing that I can overcome whatever challenge lies ahead. Except, this NEVER goes how I see it. Usually, it is better and it comes with a lesson attached… if we choose to see it this way.
I am overly confident to a fault at times and I like to live life with an adrenaline kick up my spine. With a TBI this makes choices difficult at times, yet more rewarding when the experience arrives. Endurance athlete at her finest. I decided to enter a lottery to run a 50K and I was selected to participate. The feeling that came over my body and the gentle hand of God by my side, I was delighted with more joy than one could possibly know what to do with. After letting this huge accomplishment settle in, I realized that I have to really pull back on the reigns as the lifestyle that I live, has just entered a whole different terminal. Not only will I have my corporate position where I travel for work. I will also have SMILE #UWokeUp, which is a nonprofit that I founded. Being an author. Training. Snowboarding and above all else, and most importantly, living fully. Did this perhaps cause a little anxiety. At times it does for me, too. However, this is where the biggest blessing lies. How fortunate am I to have all of this commotion running through my veins. How honored am I do be able to navigate through this jungle of obligations by myself. How cool is it to be able to have the opportunity to train and to directly show others that anything is possible, instead of just telling them. My point is, we can make anything as crazy as we want it to be by simply telling ourselves this, or we can choose to see our situations in a different light. Appreciating our flaws even more and blessing them for getting you to where you are currently placed in this magical realm we call life. The choice is ours.
Training is one of the biggest blessings for me since the accident that changed me life. It is an honor every time I put my shoes or boots on. A blessing and a thrill from up above that anything is possible. My motto that got me through the underlying challenges of a TBI: see it, believe it, achieve it. The world is your playground, what will you create? *Watch me roar!
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