02/08/2026
Pain gives you purpose.
I heard this in a song lyric the other night and I can't stop reflecting on how powerful these words are.
Pain is a window into the shadows that we try to hide from. And when I'm referring to pain, I'm referring to the resistance we feel in our minds when something is HARD.
The first thing I do when I feel pain, is I pause and step outside of myself. WHY am I experiencing this resistance? WHY is this so hard. 9 times out of 10 it's not the physical work but the mindset behind.
Our thoughts drive everything in how we execute and what we feel and receive.
That doesn't mean we should try to solution our mindset with rainbows and butterflies. It's hearing what needs to be heard, understanding the true challenge at hand (self doubt, fear, etc), and navigating it with trust and courage.
This is what brings PURPOSE to the pain. You become incredibly intentional with how you care and hold space for yourself in that moment of resistance.
This is what I'm the most proud of in completing Hyrox singles Boston last September.
Caring deeply and holding space to be seen, supported and held with unshakeable trust when I confronted moment after moment of pain. Everything was incredibly intentional and held with great purpose.
Pain gives you purpose. It shines that light on what you need to see. ✨✨✨
