Olympia 2009
I wanted desperately to believe that 2009 was my year to shine… and IT WAS.. don’t get me wrong; it just exactly what I envisioned but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Instead of competing this season, I spent two months volunteering at the Option Institute and Autism Treatment Center of America. A life changing experience.
In a nutshell:
- I have learned to love and accept me (and everyone else for that matter) unconditionally.
- I have realized that I am “enough” as-is.
- I realized that my accomplishments do not add or subtract from my inherent value as a child of God.
- I learned not to judge what I want.
- I came to understand that the Universe is benevolent and that every mountain that I must climb is a gift to aid in my growth.
- I learned to accept 100% responsibilty for everything I think, feel, and do.
- I remembered where I came from, where I am going, and why I am here.
This was my first big failure, probably ever…. so with that fear faced head on… and seeing the results of that faliure, I absolutely have NO THING to fear. It’s all good and life goes on.
Cheers to this year’s Olympia competitors who continue to inspire me every single day!
~C.
