Challenge Yourself
“Wait.. what? Challenge myself? Why would I do that?”
“Well, staying in that comfort zone may feel good but it doesn’t stretch you?”
“Stretch me? Why would I want to do that?”
“To learn more about yourself, to find what else brings you joy, and to feel change.”
“Ahhhhh, I’m scared!”
“Don’t worry, life is here to be experienced. Just step into something different and know that you can always exit. Nothing needs to be permanent.”
Recently, I have challenged myself, stepping into something completely outside of my comfort zone. Each week it is a challenge and yet, I enjoy it. It’s amazing what my mind tells me. Excuses come like rapid fire. But, once I let go and feel what my body is capable of doing, I enjoy myself.
I’ve been reading “Cycle of Hope– A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility” by Tricia Downing*, which has been a challenge for me. Yet, I can’t keep myself from reading her story. The beginning parallels my life... a spinal injury at T4. Mine extended to T5, & T6. Tricia’s hospital experience brought my own history to the forefront of my memory. However, our story divide when I am able to get up and walk. Tricia continued her journey in a wheelchair.
It’s odd when guilt comes. I doubt others feel guilty over their ability to walk. Yet, for me, it does enter my mind... why me? Why did my body come back to me? Why am I able to use my legs?
However, as I have continued to read “Cycle of Hope...” I see how we all have challenges and we can take the opportunity to face them. Tricia is participating in “Iron Man” competitions... quite a challenge for anyone. I admire her ability, her focus and her drive.
As I continue to read her story, I remind myself to feel my legs, to experience my body fully, to challenge myself, and to be grateful. Guilt won’t get me anywhere near the top, but gratitude will. I’m thankful to Tricia Downing for sharing her journey and for showing me how challenges open the door to possibilities.
So you scaredy-cats, challenge Y O U R S E L F ! ! ! Be well... Nancy T.
P. S. Happy Thanksgiving.
* www.trishdowning.com/
“Finding My Way From Paralysis To A Rich, Full Life” by Nancy M. Turcich available at http://www.naturalmassagetherapy.com/
“Well, staying in that comfort zone may feel good but it doesn’t stretch you?”
“Stretch me? Why would I want to do that?”
“To learn more about yourself, to find what else brings you joy, and to feel change.”
“Ahhhhh, I’m scared!”
“Don’t worry, life is here to be experienced. Just step into something different and know that you can always exit. Nothing needs to be permanent.”
Recently, I have challenged myself, stepping into something completely outside of my comfort zone. Each week it is a challenge and yet, I enjoy it. It’s amazing what my mind tells me. Excuses come like rapid fire. But, once I let go and feel what my body is capable of doing, I enjoy myself.
I’ve been reading “Cycle of Hope– A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility” by Tricia Downing*, which has been a challenge for me. Yet, I can’t keep myself from reading her story. The beginning parallels my life... a spinal injury at T4. Mine extended to T5, & T6. Tricia’s hospital experience brought my own history to the forefront of my memory. However, our story divide when I am able to get up and walk. Tricia continued her journey in a wheelchair.
It’s odd when guilt comes. I doubt others feel guilty over their ability to walk. Yet, for me, it does enter my mind... why me? Why did my body come back to me? Why am I able to use my legs?
However, as I have continued to read “Cycle of Hope...” I see how we all have challenges and we can take the opportunity to face them. Tricia is participating in “Iron Man” competitions... quite a challenge for anyone. I admire her ability, her focus and her drive.
As I continue to read her story, I remind myself to feel my legs, to experience my body fully, to challenge myself, and to be grateful. Guilt won’t get me anywhere near the top, but gratitude will. I’m thankful to Tricia Downing for sharing her journey and for showing me how challenges open the door to possibilities.
So you scaredy-cats, challenge Y O U R S E L F ! ! ! Be well... Nancy T.
P. S. Happy Thanksgiving.
* www.trishdowning.com/
“Finding My Way From Paralysis To A Rich, Full Life” by Nancy M. Turcich available at http://www.naturalmassagetherapy.com/
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