52 weeks ago, weakness consumed me. My body was frail, my hair brittle, my diet stripped to just four foods. I lived in survival mode, clinging to a belief that, honestly, felt absurd: that this brutal six-week protocol—the IVs, the pain, the relentless fatigue—could somehow change everything. It felt delusional. But I held on.
I dared to believe I could rebuild myself. There was no proof, no guarantee I’d regain strength, health, or control over my life. But something in me refused to quit. I didn’t want to just survive—I wanted to thrive. I wanted to live in a way that felt full, vibrant, and free. That belief, as ridiculous as it seemed, carried me forward when nothing else could.
Now, 52 weeks later, I stand on the other side of what once felt impossible. I’m stronger. Healthier. Hungrier—not just for the life I almost lost but for the one I’m creating now. That hope I clung to? It wasn’t delusion after all. It was belief. And now, I’m chasing a world record in Ironman triathlons. AND I’m on track to shatter that record by over 12 hours. Life is crazy.
Here’s the truth: it’s only delusional until it works. And when it does, you’ll realize it was never about proof—it was about trusting that even in the darkest moments, there’s a way forward.
Sometimes, slowing down feels counterintuitive when we’re desperate to fix things. But slowing down is often where healing begins. It’s in the pause that you can reflect, breathe, and choose to believe in what seems impossible.
This week in The Slow Lane, consider these prompts:
What belief feels delusional right now but could lead to something extraordinary?
What small steps can you take today to feed that belief?
How can you pause to honor where you are while staying committed to where you’re going?
Slowing down isn’t about stopping—it’s about creating space for the transformation to happen. It’s only delusional until it works. So, slow down, and give yourself permission to believe in the impossible. It might just be possible :)
