Bringing Your Best to the Storm

Sometimes your best self shows up, not when you’re at your strongest, crushing your goals, but when you’re trudging through the hard, messy seasons, summoning grit and grace, one step at a time.

It might not be pretty, but it sure is beautiful.

Yesterday, I set out on my first trail run in nearly 5 months. Of course, I chose the day after an epic snowstorm that brought 15 inches w/ it, for this return to running. (Those who know me will not be surprised by this choice).

But I couldn’t resist the peace of the post-storm sunshine. It’s been a season, these last few months, marked by injury, health concerns, changing hormones, and a total absence of motivation.

I’ve found that the best way through the storm is not by seeking temporary comforts, but by slowly introducing live-giving changes.

I started seeing a therapist again (It’s true, we therapists see therapists too). I went for walks. I scheduled and kept medical appointments. I made nourishing foods. I talked about it. And I’m still doing these things.

I’m proud to be an ambassador for Bigger Than The Trail this year, not because I’m running strong right now, but because I’m showing up to my life, hard places and all.

And I want to connect others with counseling and resources that can bring healing & call forth the best self, even in the midst of the storm.

If you’re longing to lean into that which is life-giving, desiring whole-hearted living, or simply don’t want to walk through the storm alone, I’d love to connect you with resources today through #biggerthanthetrail