If only, I had a nicer boss.
If only, I had a newer house.
If only, I had more money.
If only, it wasn't so cold to train.
We often convince ourselves that happiness is just within reach IF ONLY some problems would go away. Unfortunately, when one problem resolves, one, two...or ten more seem to take it's place--a new conflict at work, a new car repair, a new training injury....and on, and on.
Seeking a problem-free life is akin to hoping for only perfect weather...or a race without hills.
We forget that those wicked hills and headwinds on the track and in life make us tougher.
So instead of wishing for the problems to disappear, or wishing only for sunshine, perhaps we should embrace the trials and strive for MORE STRENGTH. A mental "umbrella" so to speak, to help us conquer the storms and gnarly hills in our running and in life. And make us stronger to fight on another day.
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