running – Running for Disney

The Next Right Thing

I like to listen to podcasts while I run. I started this when I started running because listening to a podcast about Disney World helped me to feel motivated to continue running because it reminded me of my, then, imminent trip to the Disney for a runDisney event. In fact, the podcast that I listenedContinue reading “The Next Right Thing”

Jasmine

My memories of this period of quarantine in the face of an out of control pandemic will probably always be triggered by the scent of jasmine. I have run every single day, some days the run has been more of a walk interspersed with moments of jogging. Some days the run has been only accomplishedContinue reading “Jasmine”

The tyranny of the blank page – ALSO controlled breathing skill training

Today was a difficult one for a lot of different goals. For example, it’s 10:12PM and I’m just now sitting down trying to figure out what I want to write. I also woke up at 4AM, my heart racing and my breath short – for no reason that I can come up with, other thanContinue reading “The tyranny of the blank page – ALSO controlled breathing skill training”

Self care and waiting

Running has been difficult lately. We’ve been busy with back to school and birthday craziness (second rainbow cake finished and halfway consumed). And it’s been hot. I have a lot of very good, logical reasons why I haven’t been great about putting on my shoes and heading outside for an hour. But the truth isContinue reading “Self care and waiting”

Respect and value

I attended convocation at the Dancer’s school today. The headmaster was talking about having respect for yourself and your friends and used Toy Story 4 to discuss the idea of having value and valuing others. He encouraged the kids to be like Woody and not allow their friends to believe they are trash and toContinue reading “Respect and value”

Why Disney?

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Mary Poppins Disney is the spoonful of sugar that allowed me to begin a self care journey. It allowed me to take my mind off of the difficulty of learning to run and gave me something to look forward to. I plan Disney trips for myContinue reading “Why Disney?”