Slippery, slushy, icy goodness covering Cleveland, Ohio today.

Went for a run this morning and my shoes felt like cold invigorating sponges as they quickly absorbed my neighborhood’s melting wetness. The pavement was so sloppy and slick.

Fun!

I really do love the challenge of running on unstable terrain. I think I love it so much because I enjoy feeling my body adjust to the uncertainty that comes with each next step. Life is such a constant adjustment. Maybe I’m drawn to these little physical adjustments because it gives me more confidence to face other life adjustments that are more difficult for me? I dunno. But regardless, I find it to be fun, so I’ll continue to smile my way through my snowy runs!

During my cool-down walk I got to reflecting more about this. I thought about ice skaters and how they turn the risk and danger of ice into an act of beauty. They see the potential in ice. I too want to see all the potential in this life. These thoughts reminded me to be courageous and seek out the potential in all the wonderfully uncertain environments that life presents to me.

These thoughts also reminded me of Julie. She was a talented ice-skater who competed often as a child. She even traveled on a top-ranked team that competed nationally. Here’s an old pic of her during one of her routines. Makes me smile to look at. Gives me a feeling of peace, freedom, and sense of flight…almost like she has wings.

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