The road before me is no longer a long road in terms of time to prepare for the U.S. Open, but it is certainly not over and it is MOST certainly not getting any easier.  Daily I am looking for ways to push my mind and my body to certain limits, crush those limits, then fly past them on to the next ones. There are times when my past injuries sneak up on me and attempt to slow me down.  During these times I listen to wisdom from my body and from those around me who I am accountable to so as to not cause further injury and take care of this body I have been given.  The same goes for my mind…each day I strengthen my mind with positive thoughts, reading of things inspirational and spiritual, and use tools such as meditation, visualization, and listening to the teachings of wise people.

I am seeking to honor warriors who have gone before me, who stand with me now, and who in the future will travel this same road.  I feel this is the greater burden in this Quest…that is to be worthy of the platform I am preparing to stand on in competition, and also to be respectful of those who have been or currently are on their own Quest.  At the end of each day I want to know that my God and my family are looking on me and saying, “Good.  Well done.  Keep going!”

Today I began with an invigorating walk/meditation that actually ended up in a light jog. First time my body has been able to do that in many years.  I wasn’t trying to go all Olympian on us or anything…but it felt good that my body said “GO!” and I was able to do so.

Now I am on my out the door toward South Florida where I meet up with my coach, Lauren Kearney, for an afternoon of working with her on technique, sharpening, and whatever else she has in mind.

What road lies before you?  Are you preparing and acting in a way that is worthy of the path or the destination you are on?  Are you surrounded by people  who care, but who are also honest?  When you reach your destination will you have already won, so that your destination becomes more the celebration of where you have come from?  What Quest must you embark upon today…what Prize are you striving for?

Prayerfully one that is much more than a mere trophy or applause, but one that is eternal, deep within you, and one that will inspire everyone else around you!

Big week ahead, and so far, this has been a great start of this new week!  See you somewhere on the road we travel together…