Getting through yesterday was a powerful thing. I felt fragile again. In hindsight, this has always been a fragile, delicate thing. Instead of saying, "I felt fragile again," it would be correct to say, "I came face to face with and acknowledged the ongoing fragility of this journey." It was kind of a disappointing experience, in that this hadn't happened in a while, and suddenly it became tough again, when perhaps I was in a "smooth sailing" type mentality. Maybe it was a needed reminder. "Smooth Sailing" is often followed by rough waters and if we're too comfy in our smooth sailing mindset, then it's easy to forget how to handle the storms. Preparing ourselves to navigate the stormy waters before the wind starts blowing is imperative to our success. I'm never beyond getting lost at sea or capsized. But like a really seasoned captain, I can have a good survival plan in place, just in case it suddenly gets rough.
Today was much better. It was incredibly busy with a full on-air/production day, followed by a private recording session for a voice-over project I've accepted, then it was straight to the YMCA, dinner out at the little Mexican place down the street from the YMCA, then home for forty-five minutes before driving to Wichita in order to pick up friends from the airport. I knew a few days ago, this was going to be a really late night.
The greatest thing about making it through yesterday? It actually strengthens the days following. Had I given in yesterday, it would have been ten times harder to get back to where I was, mentally. Recovery would have been possible, yes--but very, VERY difficult.
I'm keeping my survival plan in place and close at all times. I proved to myself I can make it through rough days with a little help from my friends.
My Tweets today:
Good morning! Sugar free hazelnut flavored non-dairy creamer. 30 cal X 2= 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/xswsipHjre
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2014Three whole eggs prepared over-medium with fresh pineapple (7.6oz). 316 cal. pic.twitter.com/FSjG2j13OW
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2014Bean & provolone tostadas w/mild hot sauce, jalape�os & lettuce. Ambrosia apple, fresh pineapple (5.4oz). 572 cal. pic.twitter.com/Ge6lLzPos1
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2014Climbing aboard! #ellipticaltime pic.twitter.com/xN4nNYawEb
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2014Chips and salsa dressing (salsa mixed with sour cream) calorie count included in following dinner tweet! pic.twitter.com/Zje3govQ4d
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2014Look, mom- I'm eating a salad! Grilled chicken (5oz) & steak (4oz) salad with salsa dressing. W/chips&salsa. 577 cal. pic.twitter.com/h8Rl9aRJZm
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2014Muenster cheese stick. 100 cal. pic.twitter.com/4K9SHjSFVl
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2014Medium ambrosia apple. #lastfoodofday 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/YcBCsjzUHb
� Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2014Thank you for reading and for your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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