Monday, October 12, 2009

Patience and Courage

SWIM 1000y 30 mins

Well at least I'm consistent, every swim I do these days is 1000y in 30 mins. Soon enough, I'll go longer, but for now I'm still drilling and learning. Patience!

By the calendar, I had thought about starting the Friel base plan today. I'm completely out of the habit of schedule training, but I think it's too early still. Another few weeks. But at least keep the hours up, that will make the transition to scheduled life easier. Patience!

I received a quote today, included in some words of encouragement. The whole quote wasn't sent to me, a partial was, but I'm including the whole version:
If people bring so much courage into this world the world has to kill them to break them, so of course it kills them. The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of those you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry. A Farewell to Arms.

It reads funny, like a word is missing...
One of my buzz words is Courage (along with Patience and Faith). For me, courage means the inner strength to tackle what might seem an insurmountable goal. To show no fear and face what difficulties lie ahead with with fortitude and resolve. I haven't digested this quote yet, so I've included it here for later reflection. Maybe on my next run...

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