Pondering............................

It has occurred to me that not feeling the need to share the details of the marathon represents great personal growth.

I have been working on being true to my inner self and not being concerned with other people's opinions of me and my behavior. I don't need validation of sharing the marathon details with others. Having ran the race, and completed the journey is fulfillment in and of itself.

I also think some of the tears I shed were for the woman that was brave enough to step out and take the first step. I am so damn proud of her. You have no idea how many times people told her she was crazy to even want to try and do something so insane. The woman, who over the years yearned for acceptance into an inner circle where she truly felt she belonged, again set out on her own because she knew it was were she needed to be. What she discovered was that her own inner circle is a really great place to hang out.

Today someone ask me how I was going to top the completion of the marathon. My answer:

"You know me, I'll think of something. And it will be great!"

The ending of the marathon is so just the beginning of the next chapter of my life. I am purposely trying to let my mind flow open-ended for a few weeks. The possibilities of where I am heading to next are endless, and I want to be sure that I pick the best of the best choice because that is exactly what I deserve.