Independence Day! The 4th of July! A special day for our nation. This weekend I found myself reflecting on just what it means. We celebrate, have fun, spend time with family and shoot fireworks, but think about it, I imagine the patriots back in 1776 were excited, nervous and shaking in their boots! Can you imagine having that kind of bold courage? To want something so bad you are willing to lay it all on the line. For me its almost unfathomable, yet I am inspired by that type of determination.
I love that we have the freedom to choose how we spend this holiday and with whom. We have the freedom to thank God, our Creator and Father of all, for the blessings he gives us daily. We have the choice to accept life as it is or choose to continue to learn, explore and grow. 
This weekend, I celebrated my own independence from illness, injuries, poor health, and my return to competitive running. I have chosen not to just accept things as they are, but to challenge traditional thought, seek answers and improve my health and my life! While racing the Firecracker 5K I was inspired by the thought that I had not only trained properly for this race, but I had fueled properly over the past several months. I had the strength and the energy needed to get very close to my goal. Yes, I still have some work to do, but I am confident that I am embarking on a successful return to competitive running.
Are you tired of falling short of your goals? Is your health not where you want it to be and keeping you from reaching your full potential? Don’t settle. It doesn’t have to be this way. Small changes over time lead to big results! Just like I overcame my own health issues, YOU can too and I can show you how. Leave a comment below and share what challenges are keeping you from becoming the healthy person YOU were meant to be and Living Life to the Fullest!
Hi Beverly! I too have dealt with issues that caused me to develop an auto-immune disease back in 2001. After moving to Arkansas 9 years ago I often found myself feeling really alone because I didn’t know anyone, but then made some local friends. Even after moving over to Little Rock, all of my friends were health coaches. I thank social media for helping me to have people to talk to (friends and family back in Michigan and here in Arkansas) That connection is invaluable. It wasn’t until about a year ago that I realized that if I am under stress I don’t even know it. I don’t really feel it physically. This dumbfounded me because my stress hormone was high, but I didn’t feel bad. Anxiety also acts similarly like fear towards me, but I do feel the butterflies of anxiety now. Working out on a regular basis has helped me to squash stress and anxiety. Plus now, cbd oil has been the biggest and most fantastic way I have been able to cope after being homebound and stuck on the couch since April with a severely sprained ankle. Even getting on a plane (which I hate to do) I had no anxiety at all. I feel super relaxed these days, and finally I am able to begin working out….not running at this time, but I can move and walk a few miles a day now. It has been so helpful to connect with other coaches like yourself and speak more about this. In not speaking about it more diseases can pop up unexpectedly and we never want this to happen. It is time to Heal. Love ya Beverly!!
Great points Heidi! Like you, I didn’t even know I was suffering from anxiety until I sought help sorting through all the craziness in my life. Hmm…CBD oil…who knew! I agree, we need to speak out more. I think too many people put up a front and suffer in silence!
Thank you for sharing your story. You are so brave. If you ever want to compare notes on fear, anxiety, grief, not being able to get out of bed, coping with and without running as your crutch, reinventing yourself, truly finding your faith in Christ; my heart always has time and a place for you and your twin!!! ❤️ Conlin.cathy@gmail.com
Oh I bet you could Cathy! Thank you so much for sharing. I don’t think we talk about mental health enough. I am so proud of you for finding your faith and strength in the Lord. He is ever present, evening our worst storms!
Hi Beverly,
I so miss connecting with you all! I too have very much shared your journey. I’m on the other side of it now but am changing many things in my life wich as you know comes with its own grieving as we leave the old behind. It’s lovely to see you share your story as I know it helps many of us.
Would love to get together again.
Hugs,
Kelley
Kelley I miss you too! Thank you for your kind words and your support. We need to get the Soul Sisters together again!