Roller Coaster

Some days are GREAT, some days are not-so-great....I know, I know...I am not telling you anything new.

Luckily, there are some very strong people (full of wisdom peeps) in my life who continually remind me that life is a ride, and sometimes the roller coaster is bigger then at other times...the climb to the top seems audacious and huge, and other times the ride down the other side is exciting and can be QUICK!

Today, I cannot lie, I am on the scoop at the bottom, I went up, I went down, and have covered a few little "rollers" this week...some of the "flats" if you will.

My peeps have reminded me that the little ups and downs I am on, are temporary, they are not permanent...they are there....and the good news: everything is okay, and going to be okay.

I am grateful for feelings...because if I didn't feel them, then I would be NUMB...and I don't want to do life NUMB! So feeling up or down, sad or mad, elated or exhausted...no matter, they are part of systems that my body came with....I strive for the "feel good" stuff...but today, not-so-much.

Funny thing, we are headed to the Fair tonight, and the roller coaster will be there! This time I am just riding to set myself free while go up and down!

in the canoe

Have you ever paddled an outrigger canoe?

For those who are reading this...and have not....it is totally cool!

Last night at practice we had one of those practices where everything just really clicked...the water was stunning, the temperature of the water is finally pleasant and not frigid, and it was just before sunset on a summer's eve.

Moments like that really make me appreciate nature and her surroundings, and it is also the reward....to enjoy it.

For me when I am in the canoe, I am in that place of finding the balance between being a teammate, a team player (there are 6 seats in the canoe) with all 6 persons sitting in their seats and me doing my part...We were all working it together...and we flew...what fun!
I also recognize the individual part, each person brings their best, making all six on the same page, and then the effort becomes effortless.

I have learned that what I bring to a team does matter.

So this instance of athletics always seems to line up with what is also correct for other life situations. I must be present, participate, do my best, follow thru, and last but not least....bring a good attitude.

Once again athletic ladies, the foundation of good sportsmanship and integrity blend into life lessons.

I love being an athlete...so cool to apply these very important lessons everywhere!