OK, so I've told a few people about my plans to head out to Machu Picchu. It's been an odd response, I'm not sure what I expected particularly as I don't really like talking about myself or my hopes and dreams.
Without trying to sound like Carrie from SATC, I started thinking about how I treat other peoples dreams. I generally try to be mindful of how I would feel had I taken the courage to relate my latest hairbrained scheme to someone only to be told 'that'll never happen' or similar. A lot of people talk about trying to change the world -which is a noble idea that I wholeheartedly support. I wonder how different the world would be if we learned to hold one anothers dreams with the care and tenderness with which we hold our own?
A long time ago, someone I love dearly told me I had a gift of encouraging others, since that time I have tried whereever possible to see the best in everyone. Can I as one person make a real difference to the people in my life if I start to take their dreams seriously.
Monday, 31 May 2010
Sunday, 30 May 2010
"Race for life Capstone 30/05/10"
Just a few pics from the race for life at Capstone today. Was about 3 minutes over my intended time. There were a few crashes at the start which slowed me up, otherwise I was quite happy. Congratulations to all who took part!
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Getting back in to a positive frame of mind.
It's been longer than I intended since I last posted.
I've put in my ballot for the 2011 London marathon which is about 2 weeks after I get back from Peru, if I book up the dates that I've been thinking about. My theory at the time was if you get rejected 5 or 6 times you automatically get a place on either the 6th or 7th application. Knowing my luck I will get picked first time as I don't particularly want to run it so close to Peru.
I spent some time chatting to Claire and Chris who went to Macchu Picchu for their honeymoon. They were really helpful when it came to talking about dealing with altitude sickness. Somehow it doesn't sound so scary now.
I've spent the last few weeks dealing with some personnel issues at work and today was called on to break up an argument -so feeling lots more positive there. For the first time in a long time I'm not thinking 'what can go wrong now'
In addition there have been a few instances in gym classes where I have been struggling and if I'm honest would normally stop or take the easy option. I'm now reminding myself of the moments in China when I struggled and visualising myself trekking in Peru and being greatful for the times I pushed myself in training.
Viva the power of positive thought. I've got a long way to go, but I'm starting to feel that I can take on the world again!
I've put in my ballot for the 2011 London marathon which is about 2 weeks after I get back from Peru, if I book up the dates that I've been thinking about. My theory at the time was if you get rejected 5 or 6 times you automatically get a place on either the 6th or 7th application. Knowing my luck I will get picked first time as I don't particularly want to run it so close to Peru.
I spent some time chatting to Claire and Chris who went to Macchu Picchu for their honeymoon. They were really helpful when it came to talking about dealing with altitude sickness. Somehow it doesn't sound so scary now.
I've spent the last few weeks dealing with some personnel issues at work and today was called on to break up an argument -so feeling lots more positive there. For the first time in a long time I'm not thinking 'what can go wrong now'
In addition there have been a few instances in gym classes where I have been struggling and if I'm honest would normally stop or take the easy option. I'm now reminding myself of the moments in China when I struggled and visualising myself trekking in Peru and being greatful for the times I pushed myself in training.
Viva the power of positive thought. I've got a long way to go, but I'm starting to feel that I can take on the world again!
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Goodbyes
I know I set out for this to be about my preparations and trip to Machu Picchu, but right now it seems important to digress a little.
Today was Steves funeral. I don't like funerals, it almost seems perverse catching up with old friends whilst saying goodbye to one. Today is no different, but it really did bring a smile to my face, remembering those innocent times growing up through drama, when the biggest problem seemed to be late homework or lines not learned.
I'm reminded of the foots prints so many people have left in my heart, some of them quite faded with time. I remember going through some tough times with a lot of the people I saw today, thinking at the time that the latest trials and tribulations could well be the end of the world. We got through them and became stronger. There were friendships that we thought at the time would continue forever -and in some ways they are still strong requiring little maintenance, there are also those people that you never really got to know at the time, and somehow regret it.
Perhaps the most uttered phrase today was 'enjoy life while you can, you never know what is around the corner'. When Nicky Burch tragically died some 15 years ago now, I tried to make sure that whereever possible I let people know what an impact they have had on my life. I don't think I've done too bad a job at it -I know I can do better hopefully I will.
Thank-you for taking the time to read through my melancholy thoughts, I hope my next posts will be more positive and bring across the sense of adventure I have at the moment.
Today was Steves funeral. I don't like funerals, it almost seems perverse catching up with old friends whilst saying goodbye to one. Today is no different, but it really did bring a smile to my face, remembering those innocent times growing up through drama, when the biggest problem seemed to be late homework or lines not learned.
I'm reminded of the foots prints so many people have left in my heart, some of them quite faded with time. I remember going through some tough times with a lot of the people I saw today, thinking at the time that the latest trials and tribulations could well be the end of the world. We got through them and became stronger. There were friendships that we thought at the time would continue forever -and in some ways they are still strong requiring little maintenance, there are also those people that you never really got to know at the time, and somehow regret it.
Perhaps the most uttered phrase today was 'enjoy life while you can, you never know what is around the corner'. When Nicky Burch tragically died some 15 years ago now, I tried to make sure that whereever possible I let people know what an impact they have had on my life. I don't think I've done too bad a job at it -I know I can do better hopefully I will.
Thank-you for taking the time to read through my melancholy thoughts, I hope my next posts will be more positive and bring across the sense of adventure I have at the moment.
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