One Little Word || Captured

Week Fourteen

I didn't find my flash card so I had to retake week fourteen's photo. I joined Jill's I Am Beautiful Project. 

[Believe]

Week Fifteen

I realized that so far the biggest challenge with my OLW, Embrace [who I am], has been to make a conscious effort to not just go through the actions but to actually believe that it's possible. Keep an open mind. 

This week was (and still is) a challenge! As of Thursday limitations were forced on me by having to have surgery. No running (that's like telling me I can't eat). Circumstances beyond my control. Frustration. And even embarrassed.

I will get through this. I have a plan. A plan to stay as active as possible. A plan that will keep me strong during recovery. 

• I will modify my strength training 
• I will modify my diet for the reduced level of activity
• I will remember why I love to run
• I will remind myself that this is temporary
• I will be grateful that I am healthy
• Remember that I didn't do anything to cause this
• Remember that I will be able to run more than 5 miles without pain :)

The remarkable joy of discovering that who I really am is much better than the who I once pretended to be. -John Bingham

What challenges have you faced?

Have a great weekend!

And the link up! 

Comments

[Cheri]

Good for you for having a plan Jill! The surgery is a minor setback - you'll heal and be back to running in no time!

[Karin van D.]

You are beautiful indeed. Great picture! I hope your foot will be better again soon and that you will be able to run like the wind :-)

[jillconyers]

Thank you Karin! 

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[jillconyers]

Thank you Cheri. I know you're right but even "in no time" isn't easy LOL

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[Jennifer]

your plan sounds perfect. Sorry about your injury!

[jillconyers]

Thanks Jennifer :)

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault

[Tina]

Oh Jill, just as I shared with you I was in tears with the thought of not running! I love how you always find a positive spin and follow through with it, not just wallow in self pity. You are and inspiration and you are beautiful! What a great picture!

[jillconyers]

Hi Tina.
Thanks. I've had my moments of tears from the frustration of it all. Some days having a positive attitude is a challenge but the self pity is exhausting LOL How is everything going with you? Better I hope. 

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault