Finally, it’s happening!!!!

I’m starting to write.

I’ll start with a sentence, maybe even a paragraph a day. My goal is to express a clear, coherent thought and hit the “publish” button.

Writing a blog was something I’ve always wanted to do, but I never managed to get started. Do you have a bucket list item like that? Something you talk about, but haven’t done yet? Year after year, I’ve added “write a blog” to my various lists (New Year Resolutions, Year Compass, aspirational projects, etc.), only to kick the can down further. I would chalk it up to being too busy, when in fact I was just afraid. More on my fears and motivations another time.

🎉 WOOHOO! 🎉

On several of Nike Running Club‘s audio-based guided runs, the coaches will say things like “way to cross the starting line.” I have often rolled my eyes and dismissed the early cheering as self-congratulatory or corny, but that positive encouragement does help me in the run. It does help to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate starting. Starting can be a small step forward, an act of determination or courage, and maybe even a victory over the past.

Here’s to starting!