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Why Recommit?

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Those times when you’re thinking of quitting,
Near burn-out, depletion admitting.
Pull up your resolve,
And let things evolve.
Just what do you need? Recommitting!

One of my 5 shifts
For gearing up is

Recommit.

Oh, my goodness!
That’s what you have to do
For almost anything in life.

Today, I’m thinking very personally.
August 23rd is Bob’s and my wedding anniversary.
August 23, 1959 –> 2023 is a l-o-o-o-ng time.
Recommitting is the “given.”

Wherever in life you may need it:

Involving self in ways that matter,
Contributing in some way,
Creating something new,
Completing a long-ignored project,
Honing skills,
All take Recommitment.

I’m Recommitting to regular bike riding.
Much as I enjoy / benefit from those rides,
There are times when I have to convince me
To bother getting out to pedal.

Recommit is what you do,

As often as you need to.
Sometimes that’s every few minutes.

It’s a way of saying “yes!”
And taking the steps that carry you to
Fulfillment, Pride, and Contentment.

Here’s to “sticking with it.”
Hooray!

Hugs.
Lin

 By St Croix River. Visit, eat, and laugh.

Happy looks like Sunflowers
Happy looks like Sunflowers 

Sunflowers
Sunflowers!
Lin Bruce
 

Lin McLaughlin Bruce uses stories of her cross-country bicycle adventures post age 60 to inspire and encourage people to reach beyond perceived limitations. In her words, "It's never too late to say 'yes' to bigger things!"

Jerri Hurlbutt - August 23, 2023

Happy anniversary, Lin and Bob! How wonderful to see you two together, then and now. Sending hugs.

Leslie Schultz - August 23, 2023

Dear Lin,

Happy anniversary to you and Bob! This made me so happy to find in my inbox!

Your posts are always full of warmth and wisdom, but this one spoke deeply to me. I will reread it often.

Thank you for your presence in my life (in all virtual and real ways!) I hope our paths cross soon.

With love to you, Leslie

Jill Ewald - August 23, 2023

Happy. Happy anniversary, Lin and Bob!
Fabulous limerick, Lin.
Sending love ❤️

Margit - August 23, 2023

Well done, Lin and Bob! Your anniversary is a joyful and inspirational occasion. Thanks for sharing your wedding portrait. And best wishes for the next 60+ years! 😊

    Lin Bruce - August 23, 2023

    We were so very young… at least from the 80+ perspective! 🙂 Thank you for the good wishes

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