3/1/2021 0 Comments March 01st, 2021It is not that I have always been an athlete or have seen myself as one. In fact, that has been one of my biggest obstacles to get over. But put me in the throes of motherhood with a toddler needing every ounce of energy I had and I started looking for ways to find some time alone. This came in the form of running- yes, the activity I told myself I was no good at for years. When I started to let go of that story I found myself putting on my shoes and heading out my front door in sunshine, rain, snow… my feet hitting the pavement and me finding my breath. Fast forward only a few short years after my running debut and loss, the sudden loss of my husband, demanded I continue to put the shoes on and head outside. My anxiety felt like I wanted to crawl outside of my skin. The stress of solo parenting and figuring out life alone was immensely stressful. I needed relief and running put me on trails outside of my house, gave me fresh air and endorphins. Yay to endorphins! They gave my anxiety and stress a break and actually caused some feelings of joy, could that be possible?
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AuthorGina Ebbeling, Life Coach, Gatherer, and Community Builder ArchivesCategories |