Because, I don't want to run a marathon.
I know I have said this before on this blog, but I will say it again, I don’t relate very well to the concept of “the strong, independent woman.” This is not to say that if you do you are wrong, I just have never felt like I have much in common with her. I think this has to do, in large part, with the fact that I greatly value vulnerability in people. I always find myself more drawn to, and more encouraged by, people who are willing to admit they have weakness in their life. It is my observation that I am not the only person who sees great strength in those who are willing to be transparent in their weakness. So, it shocks me how often the image of the “do-it-all, strong woman” is revered in popular culture. Can I just go ahead and be honest? I can’t keep up with my life. I can’t do it all… hell, I can’t even do one-quarter of the things I should be doing. I am not, as they say, “killing it.” Up until last week, that fact was sucking my spirit dry. I have been driving m