Hello readers!!! I can’t believe its almost been 2 weeks since I’ve written! Not normal for me, but as the title states, you can’t run from life.
When I started this blog, I told you guys it would be my journey of running, a journey of my life. And with that, there has been a lot of good times, and some bad time, i.e. sprained foot, ect. I’ve shared those with you along the way.
Training for my second half marathon in August has not been the greatest. First, with the sprained foot, which kept me out of the game for a few weeks, and now life.
Long story short, I lost my job.
There is so much drama that I could include in that sentence, but at the end of the day, the result remains the same.
My position was eliminated from my company.
30 days before my husband leaves for a year.
Yeah…
So I needed some time. To digest it, to accept it. I cried, ate like crap, beat myself up, but in the midst of it, found meaning about a lot of things. Realized I was letting a job define ME. I am so much more than that job…I just didn’t know it.
So…training just ceased for me…as I figured all of that out.
Today is Monday, its a brand new day!
I am excited about the future, and things that I have planned, which I will share in due time!
My half marathon is in 47 days…
My husband leaves in 20 days….
Things happen in life, but they shouldn’t break you. I thought I was going to let this break me until I DECIDED I wouldn’t let it.
Im going to enjoy the few days I have left with my hubby. Enjoy the summer with my girls. Enjoy LIFE! Everything happens for a reason.
So I am back…hope you guys will still stick around!!!
What have you guys used as motivation through rough times?
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I have had to deal with a layoff in the past and I will tell you it does get better!! Have faith! Sounds like you have a lot to look fwd to and enjoy that beautiful family of yours!!
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I’m sorry to hear you lost your job but that only means there are bigger and better things ahead in front of you! Have faith and stay motivated. You can’t run away from life and neither should you want to, everything is going to unfold the way it’s meant to! Have you in my thoughts 🙂 xx
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Good for you! I love running and find that it helps me with stress.
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Oh no. So sorry to hear that. Keep positive!
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Well, that sucks, right? You got one thing right – you Decided to not let it get the best of you. So many of us don’t know that we have that choice!
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Agreed, that is some powerful advice.
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I use the strength of my family to get through tough times.. there is just something about that that makes me think that life will go on after the time has passed.
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Great attitude! Losing your job isn’t always a great thing, but now you get more time to spend with your husband before he goes. Enjoy every second!
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Samantha hit it on the button…..look at the next 20 days as a gift,spend as much as time as you can with your husband…
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Sorry you are going through this. But, you have a good perspective. Look at things individually rather than as a bulk of bummer news and all will work itself out. Best to you.
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We do try to run away from life when we cant take it anymore. Things will get better, just try to be positive.
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I have been in your shoes. It SUCKS and I’m sorry. I felt like a bird being pushed from the nest – I totally wasn’t ready for it but with faith in myself I started to fly. I hope the same is true for you! Once you’re out of the nest all you can do is survive! Fly! Fly! Fly!
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I am so sorry to hear that, but I love how you took your time to be upset, than decided to pick yourself up and look to the future! Good luck in your next adventure!
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That is a great saying and so true!
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You have a great attitude! I wish you the best in your venture. You just have to push through!
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I love that quote about getting through hard days, and I love your attitude that you are DECIDING to be positive. I always tell myself that I’ll “fake it ’till I make it” no matter what IT is–confidence, success, happiness, and the funny thing is that if you fake it enough you believe it and then the universe makes it so!! Good luck on your journey, I’m betting one day you will look back on this supposed “setback” and see it as the moment when things became even more awesome!
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I love your positivity! You can overcome anything with this attitude.
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So sorry to hear about your job… but great attitude. Good job for pushing through.
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Sounds like you have a lot to deal with right now. Using your exercise and marathon training as a stress reliever is a great outlet. Your attitude is so positive!
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That’s a lot to take in! Hope things pick up for you and that running helps!
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Soak up every minute with him that you have. I’m glad your marathon is giving you something to work for!
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Layoffs are tough. I like your positive attitude. Who knows, this could be opening some new doors for you!
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Great motivational post. I thought something couldn’t break me, but somehow it did. Every day though I try to pick myself back up! This post helps a lot.
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Great post. I’ve been there. I call those “character moments” because they allow you to dig into yourself and really define your character.
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I always remind myself that “this too shall pass”. No matter how horrible or great a day is, it will soon be over. What hurts badly today will hurt less tomorrow.
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I am so sorry that you lost your job!! But I think that means something better is on the horizon. I lost my job of 16 years back in Jan 2012 and in a way it was the best thing that could have happened to me. Yes, it has been a struggle, but I took this time to try to make it as an entrepreneur. Even if I do go back to work I will feel good about this time that I took to find my passion.
(((Hugs to you)))
Kris
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You know what, my husband and I both lost our jobs at the same time when I was 8 weeks pregnant with my first child. Fast forward 5 years later and it was the best thing that ever happened to us. If we still worked where we did, my husband would not have landed the job he has now making six figures and letting me be a stay at home mom. So I think all struggles like this can turn into blessings if we have our heart tuned in the right direction and we keep putting one foot in front of the other. Enjoy your time with your husband!
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Oh wow. Good luck with everything, and good luck on your marathon. Sometimes losing a job can be a great opportunity for something better.
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I agree, running from your problems is just a band-aid. They never really go away they are always there. Good luck with your run!
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Great that you are not letting a little set back ruin everything that you have worked so hard for. I learned a few years ago that problems will come and go but your health, family and faith are what will get you through anything. I am sure you will find another job that will make you so much happier.
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Oh my goodness! Hugs but I am glad you have a great attitude through this. I’ve dealt with MAJOR setbacks and huge losses in my life, I sit and cry. Then, I pull myself up and get my game face on.
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I’m sorry to hear that. In tough times, I have turned to my family and friends. I don’t know if you are a spiritual person, but the words of the philosopher and poet Khalil Gibran – more specifically in his short work The Prophet – have been very important to me during times of tests. Stay strong, and stay positive!
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You can’t really run when you have problems. All you have to do is face them big or small. We don’t run out of problems and I think this is what we need to face everyday to learn new things and become a better person. If there’s a problem, there’s always a solution. Be positive and with the help of family and friends, your problem will be solved.
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I’m sorry to hear about the timing of the job loss. I am a firm believer in one door closing and a better one opening tough, and I wish you well.
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So true, you can’t run from life or your problems. They always seems to catch up to you.
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YES it is a brand new day! I lost my corporate job in 2005, lots of money for our family and decided screw it, not going back to a traditional job. We had rough times for about a year and got through it.
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I’m so sorry about your job. It sounds like you have the right attitude though. Each day is a brand new day for us to experience happiness and fulfillment.
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This quote can’t be anymore true. Something that has taken me a long time to figure out as well. Still fighting with this issue.
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This is an awesome quote. It is so true that you can’t run from your problems because eventually they catch up to you. Thanks for sharing.
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Ok honey, we’ve all lost jobs, nothing new right? Their loss your GAIN. I can hear God opening all kinds of new doors and windows for YOU! Pity part over, right? Praying for Miracles & Blessings in ABUNDANCE for YOU! Amen
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One thing I love to do in tough times is talk to my teenage son and his friends. I know that sounds weird and why don’t I talk to my own friends. Because my son and his friends are less skeptical about life in general and most of them have a much better and positive attitude about their future. Not knowing all that we know or think about the way things were better “back then” They look to their future as uplifting and it helps me see that things in a better light..
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Sorry for all the setbacks but running will definitely give you the energy and endorphins to deal with it all.
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Sometimes you have to pull up your big girl panties and move on 😉 You find a way, somehow. Knowing that it couldn’t last forever was what took me through the worst of times 🙂
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Today was the last day of my mom’s job. she too was “eliminated” due to cuts. She is excited to be a sahg (stay at home granny) 🙂 it does take time to process.
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Man, I’m sorry. I hope things turn around for you soon. I’ve found that you’re right, you can’t “run” away from life, but you can make the best of it. But, running always makes me feel better. Good luck with your training.
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The more one runs, the more the problems continue to arise
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https://glittergirlruns.wordpress.com/2014/07/14/you-cant-run-from-life
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Running makes me feel better and it is part of my healthy lifestyle.
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