I often think that the best way to look forward is to reflect on the past from a perspective of gratitude. Because it’s the things that went well that we forget too quickly.  I am the first to admit that I am not fully responsible for the privileges I enjoy. The foundation my family, friends,…

Panting, I look down at my watch to check my run pace. I’m running at a 6:30 minute pace.  “Ok. This is the perfect pace” I begin calculating my distance until the end of the race. In my mind, I’m visualizing various stretches of the run where to either conserve or exert energy. In my…