Do we have limits?

A question that went through my mind several times yesterday.  I started my day in Park City Utah with several of my riding buddies.  We were part of a bike ride called, "The Ultimate Challenge".  It was a cycling event for citizens to help kick off the Tour of Utah professional bike race.

Before leaving I knew that I had 100 miles ahead of me with close to 10,000 feet of elevation climb.  The temperatures would range from low 40s leaving in the dark to upper 90s by the finish.  As I consider my emotions at the time and periodically throughout the event, a quote comes to my mind,

"The human body has limitations...the human spirit is boundless...your mind in other words is your most important muscle". - author unknown.

I knew that physically I was ready for this event but mentally I was struggling.  I believe the mental side of life is much of our challenge. We must remind ourselves constantly of our potential.  We may be ready physically but are we ready mentally and emotionally?

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We live in an amazing world. We are surrounded by incredible people. I am blessed to travel the world and meet many people from many countries. I am constantly inspired by my experiences. We are meant to be around one another. Grow from one another. Help each other through this ride called life. I also believe that life is meant to be experienced. There is a quote that I love which sums up this point:

"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: wow!!! What a ride!".

-author unknown-

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