It wasn’t wanting to lose weight that helped me changed my eating habits. Being concerned about my health didn’t make much difference either, despite watching my Dad’s health deteriorate with a poor diet and contribute to his early death. Wanting to give blood made the difference. My iron levels were too low and that highlighted changes to make for the better, if I wanted to … Continue reading Eating healthier – the why
On a long hilly run it can feel like you’ve given a lot without having gained much ground. Looking back often sets you straight – you can see how much ground you’ve covered and the obstacles you’ve overcome. Perhaps you haven’t gotten as far as you’d like. Maybe it was particularly hilly or rough underfoot. An honest appraisal helps get things in perspective. So, too, … Continue reading The past, and its obstacles
To search, in earnest, requires hope. Without it, you become inattentive and might very well miss the thing you’re looking for. This is true for those keys you’ve misplaced in the house, for the tragic loss of aircraft at sea, and everything in between. The scale of the search doesn’t change the need for hope – it only makes it harder to sustain. We still … Continue reading Lost and found
Sometimes You Learn 