Mislead by ego

They were wishing me good luck. Except from one. That message read “be safe out there”.

I wish I understood it for what it was. But my pride and ego took the better of me. “Do I look weak and pathetic?! I know what I’m doing, I need positivity”. I put a heart on the message and never replied.

I didn’t admit at the time, but on a deeper level, it was heart-warming. Knowing that it stemmed from pure unconditional care. A loving care for me, not for the run, neither for the performance nor for the experience. Me.

In a period of my life that lacked positive emotions, this message unconsciously reached my nervous system to make me feel calm, safe and seen.

It worked better than my luck.

Tuesday, 20 January 2026