At the end of my 33rd year…. Confidence

Every year, on my anniversary of being on this planet, I like to reflect on my past year.

Lessons learned, major breakthroughs, opportunities for personal growth, love, and so forth…..these things have shaped me into who I am today. I think of myself as a dynamic being; continuously growing and changing to meet the challenges and opportunities of life. Every day is the opportunity to change and grow a little more.

So at the end of my 33rd year, one word comes to mind to describe the culmination of the year:

 

CONFIDENCE

 

 

Some major life lessons over the past couple years have shaken me, tested me, and ultimately built me into a stronger, more confident person.

 

Confidence in my ability to be a friend, an athlete, and an educator.

 

Confidence in my body.

 

Confidence in my ability to influence and produce meaningful change.

 

And most of all…. gratitude to those around me who have challenged me to grow and become the person I am today.

 

In the last few moments of this year, I pause to look back and smile. Just for a moment though. The next year is beckoning me, and I turn to walk into it with my head held high.

 

 

3 responses to “At the end of my 33rd year…. Confidence”

1. Iñaki says:

   August 21, 2017 at 4:47 am

   The trembling of the rock that sustains you creates small waves … I do not know why exactly, but it does not surprise me at all.

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2. Phil Robinson says:

   August 22, 2017 at 8:16 am

   Hi, just found your blog and read all of the surgery and the recovery posts. Keeping it short. Partially tore my Achilles 4 months ago. Went non surgical using Dr. Alfredson’s protocol and Greenapple Sports and Wellness in Charlotte, N.C.for rehab. My 2 daughters are marathoners. I need to be running. I relate to all of your steps to recovery, both mentally and physically. Especially starting over at rock bottom. I can hardly believe my high heartrate versus the slow pace in my 2.6 mile run today(Running in the dark to not be seen). But seeing progress. Thanks so much for your inspiration!

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   • stephanie says:

     August 28, 2017 at 1:12 am

     Best of luck in your healing process! If I learned anything, it’s patience. Allow your body the time it needs to heal. Trust the process- your body knows what to do if you give it time. I wish you the best!

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