Post Traumatic Growth: A Catalyst Forward
“Trauma doesn’t have to defeat you. It can be a perfect opportunity for growth. Don’t just make a comeback. Use it as a catalyst forward.” – Matt McWilliams A catalyst forward. I started doing some googling this morning and came across this quote. It was like it was...
The Comeback: Training Day 17
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: I am running short on time today so don't have a lot of words. Feeling really good though! Very inspired and motivated. Training: Ran 5k at lunch. It's getting hot down here in Memphis. -The Rev
The Comeback: Training Day 16
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: A little panicked and a little worried, but I've learned/am learning that sometimes that can be part of the process. There's a great Bledsoe Show episode that I started listening to this morning with a guy named Paul Chek. He talks about...
The Comeback: Training Day 15
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: I stayed home with the kids today. Luckily I sometimes have that option with my work. My Son had a basketball tournament all day so it was just me and my little one. When I work I like to take walking breaks every hour or so. It keeps my...
The Comeback: Training Day 14
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: Today is Father's Day! I haven't done too much today. I had to get the yard mowed early because it's supposed to rain tonight and the rest of the week I think. Mood is pretty good and positive. It was nice to spend a day hanging out with my...
The Comeback: Training Day 13
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: I got to be around a lot of people today at the gym. Normally I don't like being around a lot of people, but many times at the gym a lot of people will show up to workout and it gets me fired up to coach the class. Today was one of those...
Turning my back on rhabdo: Training Day 12
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: Ok, gang, I've grown super tired of typing and speaking the word "Rhabdo" so I'm done with it. I'm ready to move on. I'm turning my back on rhabdo. Yes, I will be recovering and making my comeback for a while now, but really I'm just tired...
Recovering from rhabdo: Training Day Eleven
Mood/Reflections/Ramblings: It's my birthday! 44 years old. Boy what a year it's been. Do you ever wish you could go back in time and talk to yourself in the past? What would you say to them. I'd have a lot to say to one year ago Von today. Happy to march onward and...
Recovering from rhabdo: Training Day Ten
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: Cautious and trying to watch and listen intently. I was a guest on a podcast called the "Up Before You" podcast. It should be out in a week or so. Anyway, when I hung up with the guy I realized that I had just spewed out a whole bunch of...
Recovering from rhabdo: Training Day Nine
Mood/Reflections/Rambling: I am very happy today. I'm in a great mood. I'm really enjoying this new lens that I'm looking at everything through. I'm taking a lot of things in and noticing that there needs to be action taken and planning lots of different attacks. It's...
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