Your History...

Have you ever thought of your history? From the time you were born, until right now, you have created history. More specifically, you have "built" history. Your experiences up until now have built a foundation to your life. You have been shaped, molded, and formed into the person you are due to your history. You have been "established."

I say that because I've been thinking a lot about that lately. Each of us have made decisions throughout our lives to bring us to this point. And, going forward, we will continue to make decisions that will build our histories.

Are you the same person you were 5 years ago? 10 years ago? Each day, our "decisions," build our foundations that will bring about new experiences that eventually, one day, we'll look back and see as our histories.

In regards to myself, I know that I'm not the same person I was 10 years ago. But you know what? I'm fine with that. I want to experience life. I want to continually reach towards the unknown... to live "life" to the fullest. To not only set goals, but to "achieve" those goals and press on to even greater ones.

So when people ask me, "Why in the world are you running? Why are you training for a marathon?" Well, I want to add to my history. I want to accomplish this very difficult goal and look back upon it and say, "Hey! I did it! I ran a marathon and I loved it!"

Sure, I gripe about it. The training is hard. The time management is extremely difficult. The effects to the body, be it plenty of soreness, is just a part of it. But hey, that's "life," right? If achieving a goal wasn't tough, then what would be the point?

I encourage you. I encourage you to build upon your history. Add to your foundation... or build another story. Try difficult goals. Experience things that you would never shoot for. I truly believe this: That when you go the extra mile, you'll receive 10 times more than you ever dreamed... and then some!