I've started running again, training for the Half Ironman in May.
Taking up a training regime has reminded me of my ultra-marathon days which, because of a pre-existing back condition I have, running was sometimes painful. But because I loved it so much I did many "supporting" activities such as swimming & pilates to keep the back strong over the many kilometres.
And the stronger my back got, the less pain-free running became.
After spending 5 awesome weeks travelling with my sister and then immediately after arriving back to have an "old" friend from South Africa out here to visit, made me appreciate the significant (and happy) role that shared history with people plays in our lives.
Who you are now is based on 3 things: Your past, your present & your envisioned future.
If your life were a tapestry, I suggest that the thread that the tapestry is woven from is your history. For example, the threads representing my sister and "old" friend have enriched the entire picture of my life with both texture and colour.
We had breakfast at Sydney Harbour this morning with a glorious view of the bridge. The bridge being impressive and large we had to focus to see the little groups of people climbing over the arches. From our distance they looked like upright ants.
The individuals climbing the bridge were each possibly terrified, focused on their own safety but tied with the necessary safety ropes. I'd guess each climber's particular experience was all important and all consuming in those moments.
But to us, they merely looked like ants.
I've just returned from ten days holidaying in Queensland. Just before flying home we explored the wetlands in Moreton bay. We enjoyed a walk to a bird hide. We stopped at the hide, to look for - yes - birds. But there wasn't much activity outside the hide and my eyes fell down onto the seemingly deserted muddy, marshy ground.
A quick action caught my eye and I said "There's something there!"
I stopped and looked. As if out of nowhere hundreds of marsh crabs appeared sporting their red pincers.
