Flying instead of sitting once again

Unfortunately this has been happening a bit more often than I would like. You know, the times when I just cannot seem to get it together. I don't want to do the things that I know I should be doing. When I don't do them, I usually regret it later.

Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running.

Sarah Condor

This is about running, but it can be successfully applied to almost anything else in life. We need to do what we need to do when we did to do it. If not, the regrets will pile up incredibly deep.

Flying with encouragement, again

I just had to re-post this because lately things have not been the best for me. A while back    this was sent to me by a dear sistergirlfriend. Read it and think of someone who has helped you out on your darkest hour. I don't care if you pass it on or not, just take a moment and be thankful.

Change Your Thinking


It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking..


Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.


One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.


His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.


The men talked for hours on end.


They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation..

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.


The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.

Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.


One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.


Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.


One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.


She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.


Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.


He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.

It faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.


The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.

She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."

Epilogue:

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.


Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy..

"Today is a gift. That is why it is called "The Present" .

The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.

Flying in every day victories

Isn't it nice to win? We should focus on life as a series of mini-competitions. High five for catching MARTA on time, for remembering to pack a healthy lunch, for getting in a workout, for losing that one pound, for completing the report ahead of schedule, for maintaining a positive attitude, and so on. 

Have a victory speech ready. Nothing major, just something that you say to yourself and maybe to your family. It can be as simple as a high five. I give myself multiple high fives daily.

 

I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.  

H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 

Flying high with Black Girls Run

Saturday Black Girls Run members from at least five cities gathered in North Myrtle Beach to run the Divas half marathon. Here is a picture of most of the runners.

I know that there are many incredible stories from today's race. I want to share one that I know of personally. Eboni Webber ran me in to the finish line, gently nudging me to 'turn on' whatever I had left with 200 meters to go.

Later that morning, I returned the favor and ran in another BGR member who was by herself and very near the end of the race. This woman displayed courage (because she refused to give up), dignity (she kept running with a smile and her head held high), and strength (because she kept pushing forward). I am soooo proud of her because she got it done.

^5 to all of the POWERFUL and beautiful women who came out to run. Not just in Myrtle Beach, but in our daily lives. Let's continue to encourage, inspire, gently push, and celebrate each other.

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High five to everyone who ran the Divas half marathon

Double high five to all of those who dared run the Divas half marathon yesterday. There are no losers. There are only sheros. The race times are not as important as the overall accomplishment of daring to run. For some it was as simple as putting one foot in front of the other for 13.1 miles. For others it is much more complicated and a bit more challenging. For all, it was a culmination of sweat equity. Job well done ladies. Job well done.

I learned patience, perseverance, and dedication. Now I really know myself, and I know my voice. It's a voice of pain and victory. 

Anthony Hamilton

Flying in the Divas Half Marathon (May 20th)

Sunday many of us will be running the Divas Half marathon in North Myrtle Beach. For some, this will be their first half marathon. For some, this will be one of many. For all of us I hope it will be a joyous occasion. I hope that we will all celebrate each other's victories and ease any discomforts. 

I am especially proud of those who are running in spite of tremendous challenges. High five to those who months ago never thought that they would EVER sign up to run 13.1 miles. 

Sunday we will all walk away as winners.

"The act of taking the first step is what separates the winners from the losers.

 - Brian Tracy, Motivational speaker

Flying without limits

There are days when I feel that nothing is impossible. I get up and attack the day with a lot of vigor. There are other days when it takes all I have to get out of the bed. Generally the only difference in the days is my attitude and my thought process.

"The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something. You can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent." 

-Arnold Schwarzenegger