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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Setting the right goal


I gave my all in the race. Shattered a barrier I have been struggling to break for years. I should have been happy, and proud. Instead, I collapsed in a heap and burst into tears. The race had taken everything out of me, and I wasn’t sure if it was worth it.
Nothing had registered. Not the scenic route, not the cheerleaders, not the live bands. Nothing. All I had been aware of was my pace and the distance left to cover. Was this what I wanted?
Before you work to a goal, it’s prudent to set the right one.

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3 comments:

  1. Natasha - Such wisdom! And you're right, too. So many times, I think, we forget that life is about the journey, not the destination...

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  2. Well congrats on reaching your goal...! But sometimes one has to wonder at what price?
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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