Grounded

As 2009 draws to a close, I cannot help but become a bit nostalgic, sappy and reverent when looking back on a fabulous year. It's entirely possible to become wrapped in cynicism, skepticism and negativity with challenges that surround us. But I think it's more important to build on what's right than to dwell on what's wrong.

So, once again I'm hitting the reset button and preparing for what lies ahead. Resetting the monotony of daily life seems rather simple but in truth, it's daunting. Today, I was able to reenter my life as a runner by trotting along in on the treadmill for two 30 second intervals. I laugh at the idea of a treadmill because running on it gets me absolutely nowhere. However, because I was unable to go anywhere in running shoes for months, a few seconds on the treadmill feels as though great leaps ahead.