Believing in Myself

Believing in Myself
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good
By Ruth Roy

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.
~John Muir

My husband and I were on a vacation. He told me about a hidden lake that was on top of a mountain nearby. Seeing that lake was on his bucket list. The distance was 10 miles round trip, and it was rated an intermediate to difficult hike. Right away, I began to panic because I didn't know if I had the capacity to make it. I hadn't been exercising, and I had fallen into the mindset that because I was getting older it was only natural that I would have less energy and drive.

Early the next morning, we began our ascent. Right away, I knew this was going to be very hard. About halfway up, we met a discouraged couple who had given up trying to reach the lake. I noticed how disappointed the husband seemed to be, and I determined right then that I would continue no matter what. (Keep reading)