Hi folks, Paul Radkowski here just checking in with an update to my 90 Challenge (for reference- a previous post was made with the details of this challenge)and my commitment to doing things differently. I was inspired by some of the recent Olympic games which helped me overcome something that had been challenging me for some years now. More about that in just a bit.
My 90 day health challenge has been going well. I feel I have some decent momentum going now that I'm at the half way mark. Also, the greater sense of self control and confidence that I've developed led me to do something I haven't done for 3 years. I got on my skis and went cross country skiing Thursday morning.
I injured (ripped would be a better word) my knee July 2007, which really changed my activity level (which is pretty high) and my life.
Earlier this week I was inspired by a number of the stories of various Olympic athletes. Folks overcoming all obstacles, injuries, surgeries, setbacks. Injuries are a part of the game and pretty much all the athletes have experienced their own need of recovery.
One downhill skier's story really got to me. These folks go down
a mountain at 120 KM/hour! One of the skiers had not 1,2,3... but 6 knee surgeries, yet he kept going.
I can only imagine the setbacks, the emotional as well as physical pain these athletes endure. I found it difficult enough to recover from my one knee injury, the doubts, fears, the core beliefs of "I can't... I'll never be the same..." etc. I had to really challenge my thinking and work on my mind, my attitude as well as my body. And here was someone who skied professional do that six times and still go on to participate in the Olympics.
It also became obvious to me, that to do well in sport or life you need to first win in your mind. Its about challenging and confronting the distortions, dis-beliefs, Acting As If and seeing yourself already crossing the finish line, before victory is won.
We pretty much all have a recovery story. Recovering from an accident, illness, addiction, break up, loss, trauma etc. All these events can lead us to feel pretty beat up with all kinds of pain, doubt and fear.
I was tired of living in fear, fear of re-injuring my knee and starting all over again. I felt the fear and did it anyway. I went skiing and it was exhilarating in every possible way.
I'm glad I've challenged myself and I look forward to sharing with you again. Thanks for listening. I look forward to hearing about your journey.
Best of health and warmest regards, Paul Radkowski
info@liferecoveryprogram.com
http://www.liferecoveryprogram.com/
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