I am participating in the 29029 Utah #2 endurance challenge and, frankly, going through ALL the emotions at this point. This is the first time in my life that I have ever done something just for me. I am doing this to challenge every negative thought in my head that holds me back from being the best version of me. This is about loving myself, owning my faults, embracing my greatness, knowing I am so much more, and most importantly, being a leader of me.
The journey to the mountain will be arduous and will focus on overcoming self-inflicted adversities. I am ~155 lbs. overweight with two titanium knees, no thyroid, and low Vit. D. I struggle to find energy, have poor sleeping habits, and in a constant cycle of self-sabotage. I do, however, have the desire and WILL to get ready to take on this mountain and intend to conquer it. When I burn the 13th stamp on the scoreboard, I will have left all negative experiences and self-talk on the mountain. This will be the precipice of my life where my new journey launches. I am also planning something silly but fun for this very moment!
There is so much more to this journey that I want to share with others. It is my hope and desire to inspire people to take control of their lives so they may experience happiness too. Regardless of circumstances, where there is a will, there is a way. It truly is a mindset shift and takes a great deal of continuous work.
The other aspect of this journey is to learn to live (my new journey) – I am alive but have only “lived” life a few times in all the years I have been on this earth. God has granted us this amazing gift of life with beauty all around. I no longer wish to live in my self-imposed prison. It is time to let go of judgment and embrace the world!