Not sure why but in addition to not being very active at keeping my blog alive (it is on life support), I have struggled with my training. A glimmer of hope exists as my last two training runs have been the best two training runs I've had in months.
In addition to my running, I've struggled in other areas of life as well. Not coincidentally my attitude has been as bad as it has in years. I haven't felt like myself and as my running struggles began everything else fell with it. Here's hoping that things turn around. I'm fighting the fight but it's been difficult.
It's one thing to struggle with exercise but yet another at life. And when you're not happy you're not happy. Running has always been my great equalizer but lately it hasn't helped as much. I suppose it may be one of those "chicken and egg" deals. Which caused which? I can't say for sure.
Some other random thoughts to ponder:
Why is it that people are always looking for someone else, be it an individual or an organization, to solve their problems? Why is it that the blame always seems to be placed in the direction of someone else? Why is it that people can’t take responsibility for themselves, their problems and their actions? Our society has somehow lost its mirror. There is far too much finger-pointing, lack of respect and playing the blame game. There is not enough inward reflection or accepting of responsibility. We have also become a society of enablers. It’s a shame but we are losing the battle. And there aren’t enough of us willing to take on this fight. Our scruples have gone by the wayside and along with it our conscience and our souls. I fear for our future.
