My husband and I attended a writers panel at the 2019 Boston Marathon Expo. Our goal was to hear our favorite runner, Meb Keflezighi, speak. However, another Olympian spoke the words I remembered most.
Marathoner Deena Kastor was asked, “What did you learn from writing your memoir, Let Your Mind Run?”
We move on and don’t process. Take in moments and don’t move on. Take it in so you can be wiser from your moments.
Deena Kastor 2004 Olympics Bronze Medalist
I immediately thought about my tendency to move on and how much—both good and bad—I had glossed over. Or ignored.
Along the way, I told myself I didn’t have time to slow down and process what was happening to me and around me. However, as soon as Denna said Take it in so you can be wiser from your moments, I knew she was speaking truth, and I wished I had been following her advice for years.
Any advice on processing this year’s Christmas moments?
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