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So I'm in a closed online run group called the Inner Circle of Sole The leader of this band of female warriors is Brook Keder and she challenged us last week to 30 days of living fearlessly in addition to our OMG I'm scared witless physical goals we are chasing.
One fearless act I chose to engage in was to have a tough conversation with the manager of the ICU I work in about what was working and/or not working. The 2nd was having a conversation with the clinical educator about all the new hires on orientation about to come off & the lack of experience on the unit. The 3rd was calling a doctor on his rude demeanor when receiving information on a patient from a nurse. Although the conversations were a little tough they were by no means hard or requiring lots of courage.
So this is my next act of fearless. Creating a blog and sharing my thoughts with who ever wants to read it. This to me requires more courage. Sharing my thoughts is scary and makes me feel vulnerable. I don't like feeling vulnerable but it takes strength to stand in it and share. So here it is.
Running on the Edge is my blog. It will be about my journey to rebuilding life after the devastating loss of my husband, making better healthier choices, choosing to live and not sit on the sidelines. Some days it may be a rant, or a good cry, a great run, a terrible run or just holding onto sanity when I want to slide off the edge into the abyss of grief. So read it or not, cheer or jeer, laugh or cry but for better or worse it is time to live and not just go through the motions!
We only get one life so live it with out regrets and BE EPIC!
Excellent first post! I'm right there with ya, sister -- living life on the edge + fearlessly. I can't wait to learn more about your story. I had no idea some of what you've overcome in your life -- and recently, I might add. Get going on that bucket list of yours, Michelle. I'll follow your journey. :)
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DeleteSO excited you have decided to do this! I am looking forward to following your journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks HaeWon! I am so nervous about this.
DeleteMichelle - I have tears in my eyes about how excited I am for you and to get to know you and your story more personally. I absolutely love your Inner Sole posts so am totally psyched to get to read more from you! You are such a positive some, despite all of the things you have been through. Rock on sister. Rock on!! - Tammy Hickey
ReplyDeleteThank you Tammy! You can not know how much your words mean to me!
DeleteI too am trying to quit smoking.......... thank you for your post! Any quit smoking tips to pass along? I did the 6.7 Crater Lake Rim Run last month, and after the race, I had such a hard time breathing for a few days. That was the BIG wake up call for me!
ReplyDeleteI took Wellbutrin for about 30 days just so I wouldn't be ugly to my coworkers, friends and family. The first 3 days are the hardest. I did a lot of running to run off cravings and went to bed a few times early to avoid cravings. At first it is just hour by hour, then week by week, now it is month to month. I still have strong cravings occasionally but I weigh it with how much better I feel. Hope this helps. You can do this!
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