Michael and I went to Oak Mountain today for a little outdoor exercise! We started off with kayaking. It was a great workout but we didn't feel the burn until we started our hike. Oh man...within a few minutes our hearts were racing, our faces beat red, and we were soaked with sweat. What I love so much about hiking is the mental game. You are constantly working the land - finding the right spot to plant your feet, something secure to hold on to, the best path for your trek. Hiking is full of choices and there is something so rewarding when your choices help you successfully manage a steep descent or conquer towering rocks or unforgiving terrain.
Along our life journey, we're faced with many obstacles. Many times I obsess about the unknown and uncertainty of these situations to the point of feeling trapped. Today I was reminded that I always have choices in the midst of an obstacle. And choices make us feel empowered. They take us from feeling trapped to moving forward.
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