Yesterday, Autumn made it clear it was here to stay. There was a dusting of snow on the ground and the wind was stiff. Bob Segar’s, Against the Wind came to mind. For the first time this season, I didn’t run in shorts. My legs thanked me. I searched for a pair of running gloves and a warm hat.
Depending on the direction I ran, the wind made me cold. I was glad for the gloves, warm hat, and jacket. It made things doable. When my back to the wind, I was tempted to think I didn’t need any of the warmer clothing. It was easy to think it was all overkill. But a sudden gust or change in direction soon proved me wrong.
My reward was the last few bursts of autumn color, and a cup of hot coffee and breakfast when I was done. Getting the courage to go out can be a challenge, but I am always glad I did.
When we face any venture, we will have resistance like the wind. Yesterday’s run reminded me of the following:
- Be prepared
- The wind doesn’t care if you’re prepared of not. It will just blow
- Being unprepared prevents me from enjoying myself
- Being prepared helps me enjoy new experiences
- Cursing the wind doesn’t make it go away
- Giving up when there’s resistance prevents me of something better
- There is always something beautfiul along the way
When you’re facing resistance, be prepared, face it, and enjoy the experience on the other side. It’s worth it!
