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Henriette Lazaridis's avatar

This is so good. And mildly terrifying. I very much like the idea of the question "what makes you whole"--especially as I'm coming off an eight-month period in which I tackled a handful of different athletic challenges and am now wondering about the next goal. Maybe it's not a goal at all, but this other as-yet identified thing that makes me whole. But the second question--what do you want to do before you die, if you died tomorrow--is kind of terrifying. Sure, it's in our interest to remember we're mortal! But it's not a question I'm comfortable confronting head on--which doesn't mean I won't try to!

The other thing I wanted to say is that I happen to run a writing workshop in a place that's killer for trail running, in northern Greece, and there's always at least one memoirist in the group, hint hint.

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Janet riley sanderson's avatar

Sarah, I really appreciate your honest, thoughtful writing. Thank you for sharing. I do think about how the pandemic brought our collective focus into the present, Professionally, I’m trying to grow and be a great leader to my team (most are much younger). I enjoy being a mentor. In my personal life, giving back and being present in my relationships are what I consider my most fulfilling goals. Big bucket ultras and exploring new natural places is a passion. I want to be able to continue to go at life like a great adventure while being a good human. Thanks again for sharing and best of luck with your memoir.

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