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I really debated about starting a log. This journey gets very personal at times. It's hard to announce to the world things you didn't even want to admit to yourself. But that's why I did it. It needed to be right in front of me so I could deal with it head on. And I needed support to get through it. Who would have thought I'd find that here of all places. :lol: But I did. These guys have been a great help and encouragement through some tough times for me and they probably don't even realize it. - Pagangoddess


Something I wrote about my journey.

Motivate yourself, build confidence under the bar, attitude.

Something I wrote about my journey.

Postby Motivation on Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:27 pm

I swam. I knew this was the last time I’d see land from that perspective. It was over. Resigned, I just waded into the water, and swam. I would face the tide for the first, and perhaps, last time. Adrift, I was overtaken. No last gasps, I didn’t fight. This was inevitable. This was fate.

The drowning of that past was imperative to the being that was bore anew. That sacrifice, along with the cleansing power of death, was instrumental in the creation of the being that was to succeed the other.

This being would be strong in places the other had been weak. This being would be intrepid where the other had been frightened. This being would be whole where the other had been partial.

This new set of eyes sees things vastly different. This new set of hands has stronger grip. These new shoulders were built to bear a heavier load. This new mind will not set obstacles for itself.

“Don’t give. Take. Don't stop. Go. Don't fail. Fight. Don't fade. Shine.”
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Re: Something I wrote about my journey.

Postby thefinalsql on Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:53 am

Nice writing.

I think you would enjoy "The Beginning Place" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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Re: Something I wrote about my journey.

Postby holvoetn on Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:46 am

Even for a non-native English person like myself this is very nice indeed :)
I prefer to be called 'H' ;)

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DL 5RM: 167.5kg/368.5lbs 1RM: 200kg/440lbs

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Re: Something I wrote about my journey.

Postby guru on Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:52 am

Very touching. When did you write it?
Strength is Life. Weakness is Death - Swami Vivekananda
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Re: Something I wrote about my journey.

Postby LizzyLifts on Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:04 pm

Beautiful writing.

More please.
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Re: Something I wrote about my journey.

Postby Motivation on Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:59 pm

Thank you. Very humbling to hear positivity. I wrote this the day it was posted. I used to write twice weekly, now I write every other week, just about. Anyway, I appreciate your comments and when something strikes me I will post it. I've got a catalog of things I've written so maybe I will throw something up if it seems to gel. Again, thank you.
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