As the darkness falls earlier and earlier with the changing of the time my body has shifted into hibernation mode wanting to curl into bed as soon as I arrive home from work.  The darkness feels as if it is engulfing my soul and dimming it's light.  The light that was burning bright and powerful in the warm summer sunshine.  

I know it is not only the darkness that has engulfed me.  Accomplishing a major goal {running the NYC Marathon} and finding myself on the other side of daily training has left me feeling a bit lost and unsure.  I was highly regimented.  Waking up before the sun rose to get my runs in, pushing myself to stick to my schedule.  But now there is no schedule.  Nothing telling me what to do and my feet feel unsteady.  What is my next move?  Where do I go from here?  

There are other goals to be met, dreams to be fulfilled.  I can't allow the darkness to bring me down.   As I did for training, I must keep putting one foot in front of the other and follow my path.  I must be open to where it leads me and trust that I am headed in the right direction. 

"but with out the darkness we never see the stars" ~ unknown

Yes, the darkness can be tough but it opens up opportunities for us to see things that can only be seen under the cloak of darkness.  There is beauty in the dark.  Quiet solace.  A place for deep thinking.  Passion.  Energy.  An unknown path before you ready to be explored.  

I invite you to embrace the darkness with me.  To find your footing on your path and brave the blues that tend to surface this time of year.  For the past couple of years I have turned to #bravingtheblues and find ways to get myself motivated and moving during this time when I usually struggle.  It is always more fun to do things together so together let's walk down the path and find the goodness that is hidden in the dark and let's boldly brave the blues.