Looking in the Face of Darkness

The following is my reflection after sitting down and having a deep, detailed discussion with an individual who has been immensely hurt by others and by self.  I found my heart far more gripped than my head by what I can only describe as the "Darkness" I felt like I was looking into.  The following is a brief reflection over what still causes my heart immense pain...and HOPE!!!

Stepping Outside the Moment to Gain a Longer Term Perspective

I love riding my bike.  I can't get enough of it.  There is rarely a day that goes by where I don't ride my bike.  I ride in all conditions, not just when the weather is optimal.  And I seek to get better at it.  Years ago I connected a speedometer/odometer to my bike which also has the capacity to measure my cadence as well as heart rate.  This is how a biker, or wanna-be biker can get better.  By assessing some or all of the aforementioned I can find if indeed I am improving and focus on areas in which I need to really direct more discipline.