It's Freezing Out There
“Mommy, can I go sledding?” I did a double take to see if it was my six year-old daughter who asked me that question. At the beginning of January when Olivia was playing in the snow for the first time this season, she dramatically entered the house sobbing and proclaiming how she never wanted to go sledding e-v-e-r again. Snow had gotten down in her boots and gloves, and her feet and hands were cold. She didn’t like the ice cold, freezing feeling that it gave her.
Fast forward to two weeks later. Several inches of snow on the ground closed school, and the neighborhood kids were out playing in it with their bright colored sleds. Olivia quickly forgot the cold, freezing feeling that the snow gave her two weeks prior. She happily put on her snow suit, grabbed her gloves and hat, and out the door she went to join in the fun.
Isn’t that how we look at life? There are times where we may get burned or not enjoy what life hands us. How do you handle setbacks or times when you feel you got burned? Do you allow a setback to be an opportunity for a comeback and enjoy what life has to offer? Or, do you allow the experience to keep you “inside”, peering through windows into the happiness of others’ lives.
I must admit that there have been times in my life where I’ve gotten “burned”. I retreated for a short time to lick my wounds, but then had a choice to make. I could choose to stay where I was or try again to experience what life had to offer. Ultimately, I chose to take that first step forward again and get back out there in the world. No regrets. None. I don’t want to live my life throwing myself a pity party or feeling sorry for myself. Instead, I am now glowing with a life full of purpose and passion. It all begins with that first step. It may seem like that first step is insurmountable, but it can be done. I did it. My six year-old did it. You can do it.
There was still a lot of snow on the ground here for most of January and February. My daughter and her friends built snow castles and sledded down hills, having a great time. Had she stayed inside and not experienced the fun of playing in the snow, she wouldn’t have experienced the laughter and joy that it brings.
Are you going to let a little snow and cold dampen your spirits when you get burned? Or, are you going to take a moment to regroup and live life with passion and no regrets? Your future is in your hands. So, grab your sled and go enjoy the snow!
Until next time, be your best always,
Darcy
Posted by Darcy Keith at 3/25/2010 4:36 PM 
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Tags: Love inspirational speaker motivational speaker Jesus Christ traumatic brain injury survivor TBI survivor Darcy Keith traumatic brain injury
Excellent post with some good info, think i'll share this on my twitter if you don't mind and maybe even blogroll it depending on the feedback, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Kelvin! I'm glad that you found it useful! Please let me know of any other topics which would help you, too.
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