Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I, as I'm sure many of us, have had plans derailed and dreams sidelined through forces out of our control. Although it was clear the loss last year in the election was devastating to you, you also have shown all of us your ability to work through difficult times seeking solace and help and new perspectives and pathways. In that way, you continue to be an inspiration to us when we all experience the dark times in our lives and question ourselves and help us to see that it can be better if we allow ourselves to lean on our supports and look at things differently. Make sure you take a drive up to some of the stops along the way at BAK and fill your soul up with those friends you have made and share some of the beautiful moments you have enjoyed in the past. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this and letting me share in the challenges you and I are feeling right now.
I was in a similar valley last Nov and had to do some intentional work to keep walking through it. I was looking at BAK as a stretch goal to get back on my bike and work on my physical health. Post-pandemic I was working toward doing a century, but this last year mentally and emotionally just derailed me. Being a BAK virgin and slacking on my bike time, I just let it go as a pipe dream.
Would you be willing to connect with me and maybe see if we could help each other? Maybe a little mentoring for me on how to complete BAK and maybe I can share an ear or good word for you. I'm in east Wichita and (used to) do a lot of solo gravel riding. Please DM me if interested.
I am going through a similar time. I am starting to refer to it as my bittersweet season. This reframing is inspired by Susan Cain's book Bittersweet, How sorrow and longing make us whole.
You don’t know me at all… but you have been inspirational to me for a long time. I have enjoyed all of your writings, from the Hutch News articles, podcasts, that guy in Hutch posts and substack articles.
Just want you to know I am cheering for you on the sidelines no matter what “race” you are in and I’m sure I am not the only one!
I think if you continue following your heart and enjoying the “small” things you can’t go wrong!
Best of luck and keep the connection with all of us going! Thanks! Kelley
Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I, as I'm sure many of us, have had plans derailed and dreams sidelined through forces out of our control. Although it was clear the loss last year in the election was devastating to you, you also have shown all of us your ability to work through difficult times seeking solace and help and new perspectives and pathways. In that way, you continue to be an inspiration to us when we all experience the dark times in our lives and question ourselves and help us to see that it can be better if we allow ourselves to lean on our supports and look at things differently. Make sure you take a drive up to some of the stops along the way at BAK and fill your soul up with those friends you have made and share some of the beautiful moments you have enjoyed in the past. All the best.
Hello (fellow) Jason
Thanks for sharing this and letting me share in the challenges you and I are feeling right now.
I was in a similar valley last Nov and had to do some intentional work to keep walking through it. I was looking at BAK as a stretch goal to get back on my bike and work on my physical health. Post-pandemic I was working toward doing a century, but this last year mentally and emotionally just derailed me. Being a BAK virgin and slacking on my bike time, I just let it go as a pipe dream.
Would you be willing to connect with me and maybe see if we could help each other? Maybe a little mentoring for me on how to complete BAK and maybe I can share an ear or good word for you. I'm in east Wichita and (used to) do a lot of solo gravel riding. Please DM me if interested.
I am going through a similar time. I am starting to refer to it as my bittersweet season. This reframing is inspired by Susan Cain's book Bittersweet, How sorrow and longing make us whole.
You don’t know me at all… but you have been inspirational to me for a long time. I have enjoyed all of your writings, from the Hutch News articles, podcasts, that guy in Hutch posts and substack articles.
Just want you to know I am cheering for you on the sidelines no matter what “race” you are in and I’m sure I am not the only one!
I think if you continue following your heart and enjoying the “small” things you can’t go wrong!
Best of luck and keep the connection with all of us going! Thanks! Kelley