One of my hobbies for quite some time has been running. I have been in the stealth mode lately which has been to set a goal of completing a half marathon. Stealth because if you tell too many people they keep asking you when you've completed the goal, and I want the pressure to come from me and not them. I love running though. I love that it is so freeing and challenging and you can keep rising to higher levels. In running there is something called
THE SECOND WIND EFFECT.
This takes place about the one half to two thirds mark where you suddenly feel stronger and really start cruising to the finish. You kick it in.
I've seen it in real estate where buyers drop out for awhile and come back rejuvenated and head to the finish line in a purchase. Sellers can back away too and come back with remodeling or Staging and finish strong.
In life, this second wind comes in the form of encouraging words. Who cannot use that in their lives? Some days we all just lose energy. We get the blues. We feel down. Don't think you are immune to this. Even with a tough internal constitution you get thrown off balance due to external circumstances, health problems, relationship problems. This is why I am always recommending you build a tight circle of encouragers around you who will not leave your side. They will be the safety net for you that will help you find your second wind.
Early on in my running days I didn't believe in this second wind idea. Why I go through life as a hard headed doubting Thomas all the time is beyond me? Seems like I have to validate everything. But running past the four mile mark early one day I sagged, then I surged. There it was, the second wind.
Like an oasis you have found in your life, stick close to those friends with the encouraging and uplifting words. They will give you that second wind every time you need it.
They will give you
PEP IN YOUR STEP !!!
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