I ran across an interesting quote yesterday: "What matters most is how well you walk through the fire." Not sure why, but I loved it. It's crazy because I constantly feel the need to do something bigger, better, stronger, scarier...It's like I have this vision of setting a major goal - something I think is next to impossible (for me at least) and then to completely smash it - somewhat similar to bursting through a wall of fire. So when I saw that quote, I thought - yep, exactly. But then I thought about it more and it doesn't necessarily represent accomplishing that crazy goal, but it's more like survival of all of the distracters in life to keep me from achieving that goal - kids, family, work, training schedules, doubters, money, time, selfish ambition... And then I thought that the way I handle all of that is the true success - not just the completion of something. God knows in 4 years of this journey I could have quit a million + times. And there were many things that pulled me out of focus. And I know I am not where I need to be but I know at least I'm not where I used to be.
So as far as goals for 2015... I have 2 options. One is way cooler (in my eyes) than the other, but there's a chance I won't get to do that one. In fact, it's a high chance. But there's always a Plan B. And to be honest, Plan B is tough. And it will take a ton of focus and training. So I am leaving it up to fate. I will know by February 15th for sure, one way or the other. And no matter how it goes, that was the option meant to be. And that's when the walk through the fire will truly begin.
JCE
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