I believe in it up to a certain point. I believe I was destined to be with my husband and that despite the long, broken road, our story was nothing short of a miracle and therefore, destined.
But other than that, I believe that we get what we give, that we have to work, that we are changed by our challenges and journeys.
Because destiny doesn't push this hard. Destiny doesn't make me do speed drills till my lungs hurt. Destiny doesn't make me lace up my shoes and go for a 20 mile run. Destiny doesn't decide how my races go, I do.
Luck doesn't determine whether I hit my goals.
Destiny didn't really bring me my running friends.
I met Becky through a mutual friend because we wanted to have more fun with our runs. I stayed friends with her because she has inspired me to be a better, stronger woman!
I met Kathy because I had LOST to her in a race and I wanted to go congratulate and meet this cutie pie little thing that had kicked my butt. Her positive sunshiny attitude made me beg her to join us.
I met Glenda because our kids have been together since daycare days and when she was losing weight and starting to run, I wanted to include her and encourage her and share that positive experience!
Destiny did none of these things.
Luck doesn't bring you the horizon. Luck doesn't carry you to the finish line.
Fate doesn't determine your best efforts. Fate doesn't wake you up at 5am to go for a run (or anything else you love to do!). Fate doesn't say "man, this sucks. Gotta dig deep."
So don't leave your best moments to destiny! Destiny will never give you that inner strength. Destiny doesn't ever give you a feeling of accomplishment. Destiny isn't something you can be proud of. Destiny doesn't make you a better person than you were before.
YOU DO!!!!
~Jen
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| yeah, we actually have this much fun running. Me and Kathy-- and Becky's elbow-- Bismarck Marathon |
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