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discretion and keep my unsolicited opinions to myself, has been quite the task. i was always of the the opinion that everyone, no matter who they were, could benefit from my **sage wisdom.** i freely offered up my opinions on everything and was more than certain i was always correct in my assessment of the situation. what i have come to see is that my advice or opinions, are not all that welcome by the recipient, when they have not asked for it, and more time than not neither wise nor correct. learning to hold my tongue, even when i just may be spot on, is something i am getting better at doing.
as i walked my 10K today and actually let go of the thoughts and fantasies that sometime mar my work outs, i was struck by the notion that maybe i might never be able to run or hike again and i was doing the best i was ever going to do. it made me sad and more committed to the exercise at hand. the reality is, it has been ninety days and i still have difficulty going down stairs and perhaps it is time to talk to my physician about what the next steps may be. i proved to myself today, that distance was not the issue and speed while walking, is no longer much of an issue. i just need to keep at what i am doing and see how it all plays out. i do not regret the fact that it was my Kilimanjaro trek that aggravated the injury i sustained back in October, while training for that trek. i am okay with that consequence and perhaps i just need a bit of patience as my sixty-seven year old body heals itself. certainly worth a try.
it is time however, to post this up on the inter-webs and head on out to work with a sponsee. the nice part of that, is that starts off my Sunday afternoon with a cigar and a bit of uber-caffination. it is a good day to remember that i need not comment on all i see and hear, just for today.

∞ DT ∞