Read and Enjoy - Highlights of 2015

Thank you loyal, global readers for sticking by me while I was on my self-imposed hiatus.

I feel that a heartfelt "I'm sorry for abandoning you" is due and hope that you will accept my words. I will be sharing my December journey with you over the next few weeks. Hint: Facing tough questions about time and a commitment to continue on my path as a writer.

For now, for reading, for re-reading and (please!) for sharing, my most popular posts of 2015:

How do you edit Life - when you're a writer? - ah, what better gift for a writer? Living, writing, and the difficulty of deleting because it all makes up your Life as a Writer. Every bit and piece that gets stored away for the perfect story.

 

Elite Feet - We don't all walk in their shoes. But we do walk in our own. We do not know the impact we have on others, because as we stride through our days we are not always aware...

Elite Feet

Elite Feet, Vancouver Marathon, BC

A few months ago, we had the privilege of listening to the the words of a group of elite runners. 

Each spoke of the dedication that is required to their discipline. They talked about running 100-120 miles each week as part of their training. Their eyes lit up when they talked about the meals they looked forward to eating after a race in the wake of the strict guidelines prior to an event. They all laughed about their early mornings, running in the dark, climbing into bed at 9pm and their lack of love life.

But they all continued. Granted some were the recipient of sponsorship and faced the weight of their continued performance, while some came to Canada for the season, and sent their prize money back home.

They all did it however for the love of the game. For the joy of participation, for the pride of accomplishment and for the wisdom they gained.

We don't all walk in their shoes. But we do walk in our own. We do not know the impact we have on others, because as we stride through our days we are not always aware of who is watching and learning from our actions.

Pause and know. We may not have Elite Feet but we are each creating a route that someone else can follow.