Reflecting on my journey... a year later...

Okay - so Facebook likes to show you what was on your mind a year ago by displaying your status update...

August 28, 2010 - "Cleaning out the closet today... hoping for mental clarity"
Lots of things went through my head at that moment...

• Seriously? It's been a year already? 
• WOW! I never expected this much change in search of mental clarity.
• How many times have I cleaned out my closet since then? What else have I cleaned out hoping for mental clarity?
• Do I really have mental clarity today?

A year ago I unveiled my weightloss and realized that there was still a lot of work ahead - learning more about myself along the way. 

Of course, I could spend this blog focusing on the challenges over the past year. But those are all documented in other postings - so I make this more like a celebration!

Or my typical mental self could focus on self-improvement in search of mental clarity... but I choose to appreciate the journey and not antogonize myself with perfection. This truly has been a lifestyle change and I am a different person because of this journey...

But the journey is never over - so here's a toast to this milestone!

• Challenging or Pushing yourself is important for continuous self-improvement, but achieving balance and harmony in life is where happiness happens.
• You can't love someone until you love yourself unconditionally.
• Don't waste time regretting the past - learn from it.
• Ego and Pride can make for a nasty bike wreck.
• You don't have to go on this journey alone - others have traveled the same road.
• Give back and help others who are starting out on their journey.
• I am an athlete because I pushed myself past self-imposed limits.
• I am a triathlete because someone was a true partner and encouraged me along the way.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage....
Life expands exponentially when someone is beside you during moments of courage.