Inner monologue

Some people have friends they are able to vent to. Others use therapists. I recommend both, but sometimes the one who understands you the most is yourself. Being alone with my thoughts while out on the road is some of the best times for me to find center once again. To prove my point, let me take you on a 20 second journey to the inside of my head and thoughts while I outline an inner monologue I had during today's ride.

Me: "I need to get in touch with a couple people. I've either left them hanging or haven't chatted with them in a while."

Myself: "Later man, you are riding."

Me: "I need to get my shit together and finish that wheel I've been building."

Myself: "Dude, shut up and ride."

Me: "I gotta find time to finish that level of the video game."

Myself: "Pedal, man. Focus on me for now. I won't let you down."

Me: "Oh yeah, I need to login to finish some work before Monday."

Myself: "Breath. Enjoy the cool air. Enjoy the fact that you are outside."

Me: "I'm out here riding and I should be home doing other stuff."

Myself: "That is it man, I'm shutting down your brain. Breath, pedal, enjoy."

Me: "Ah, I love riding! What a great day to be outside. The rest of the stuff can wait."

Myself: "That's it man! I'll be there for you next time when life gets in the way of enjoying your ride."