a lot has changed since my last post a million years ago... for me, the sport of weightlifting has transformed from a one demential activity into a time where I learn and discover about myself. Being connected with Ellyn and her teaching me more about the lifts I have started to develop a deeper understanding of the sport as well as slowly uncover bits and pieces of my own life, personality, and strengths. Weightlifting has brought out the best in me as well as the worst and darkest parts of my being. It has transitioned from an activity to a learning and growing experience.
there's so much that has happened... so much that has changed.. so much I am still learning (that was the theme for 2012).. and so much I still have to get better at and move beyond. "Closing the Gap" is the them for 2013 and as the year has continued on, closing the gap has become more and more imperative... not just for my lifting career but for my success and happiness as a human outside of the weight room.
I think it's sometimes funny that people will say to others leave your life outside of _____ (fill in the blank.. work, the gym, etc) and don't worry about what's happening... ha. if it were only that easy.. everything has to be in line and everything has to be settled and focused on moving forward for the success Ellyn and I are expecting and working for to happen. when i have emotional days outside of the weight room I usually feel 'hung over' emotionally the next day... and it makes it rough, difficult, and nearly impossible to have a productive workout... that gap needs to close sooner rather than later..
there's so much more for this topic, but for now it's a good start..
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