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Something
Something has changed. Breadth in discovery. Obvious shift, indeed. Abaft, door closes gently. Portal ahead. Wide landscape, invites. Opportunities birth. Much to learn. Everything, to forget. Patiently earnest. Its nature unknown. Already, familiar. Tutored by trees. Adapting and being. Steadfastly flexible, in communion. Curious essence. Mental, emotional, physical. All, and
Separation
“Silence is a great source of strength.” ~Lao Tzu I recently changed locale: a cabin in the woods near a lake for a large metropolis.
Off-Season
It took me many years to learn the importance of downtime. This year, I finally headed advice from Alan Couzens and took an entire month
Free, or One
I long to be set free. To or from, place or thing? This fragmented state, Some odd mentation. The mind paints escape, In time and
Mystery
“The mystery of life. ” ~Hella (my best friend) I feel like a dog who twists & turns his head trying to understand a sound,
Shinrin-yoku
Sanity is a walk in the forest: · Terpenes· Quietness· Nature’s timing Autumn scent and feel is in the air.Birds are much quieter than even
Embrace
A good friend recently asked me, “What does it feel like to embrace the pain?” It’s an interesting question to ponder, and one that I wouldn’t have had
Endurance Insights
One of the overarching reflections I have of racing Ultraman Canada 2019 can be summarised as, “Where did that performance output come from?!” In one
Alignment
“Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own; sources of strength
Messy
You’ve probably heard it before.Perhaps, like me, you’ve resisted the message.Even so, it’s true;equally as much for athletics as for recovery. “Progress is not linear.”
Twist of Lime
It was a miserable, miserable day at Ironman Ireland, Cork. Nearing the finish line, I was tremendously grateful that it was over. Yet, a few days
An Invitation
Recently, I read a quote that sparked something inside. With a short pause, it was apparent that there were numerous subsequent responses. It would have
Dark Night
I’ve made it through another dark night. While I can’t say for certain that it’s over, it does feel like I’ve stepped through a door.
