I just wanted to thank you for your insightful blogs.
I was reading your post about your wife and yourself cycling a considerable distance with minimal training and the impact someones comments had on you.
I have struggled to relate to a lot of what you have written, largely because my experience of the world has been so different. I was however struck by your comment about the small part of you, and as you say everyone, that says I can't. In my world, it is a large part that says I can't and only a very small part that says I can.
I have often felt frustrated by your energy, your humor, your intellect, etc. I have felt so resentful of you at times.
While you have been positive and upbeat I have felt my losses more acutely. I have felt inadequate and stupid for not being able to change. I have felt disgruntled and depressed. I started sleeping all day and medicating myself so I could sleep at night. My life has felt like absolute torture for a long time.
I just got it last night. It is about making choices. I guess it doesn't have to be about making earth-shattering decisions but about decisions that help me move forward, as little or as big as they may be. It isn't even about competing but just getting out there and participating and enjoying life.
I also see that it is easier and healthier to be around people who are positive.
I ordered a copy of your book so I am looking forward to reading that when it arrives.
Thanks for everything.