I have been listening to a lot of inspirational podcasts lately, and impatiently waiting for my next hike. Most of the stories that stick are ones that I actually don't ever plan to achieve in my lifetime, but inspire me immensely.
Take for example any one who has run in the UTMB. This is a 100 mile race in France that ultra runners drool over. I, as a wannabe runner, find this an insane idea from the distance alone. But these runs start in a small town and you start by running up a mountain!
What is so insane about these trail runs is the reason why I feel more relaxed about my future. The idea of running up and down is a mental barrier in these races, but it makes my future a little brighter.
I have reached the age where some things, physical or otherwise, feel like I have peaked, and it's all downhill from here. My dear friend, on our way back from a seasonal visit to Atwater market, pointed out to me that there is not just one downhill in life. There are multiple peaks, and when life feels like it's going downhill, another peak is coming up on the path.
So embrace the downhill, and enjoy it while it lasts. It might be the easy part, because another peak is in the future. It might be a rough climb, but I think I might enjoy the view!
