Just Keep Pedaling

Summary

Divina Grey, a recent divorcee, shares a triumphant moment of personal resilience and joy captured in a photo after a challenging bike ride, symbolizing her determination to push forward in life despite hardships.

Abstract

Divina Grey hesitates before posting a photo of herself after a transformative bike ride, ultimately deciding to share it as a testament to her journey through divorce and stress. The image represents a significant personal achievement, embodying her commitment to perseverance for the sake of her children and herself. Despite the visible signs of strain, her wide smile in the photo reflects the profound satisfaction of pushing through pain and adversity. She expresses gratitude to those who have supported her, including Mary Chang Story Writer and the SNAPSHOTS Editorial Team, and acknowledges the value of shared experiences and communal support during tough times.

Opinions

Divina Grey acknowledges the impact of her recent divorce and the stress it has caused, yet she chooses to embrace vulnerability by sharing her experience publicly.
She believes in the importance of self-motivation and setting personal goals, such as biking to the next town, as a means to cope with life's challenges.
The author emphasizes that personal success and happiness are not owed to us, but rather earned through perseverance and effort.
She feels a deep sense of pride and accomplishment from her bike ride, which serves as a metaphor for her life journey.
Divina Grey values the support and encouragement she has received from friends and the online community, particularly during moments of self-doubt and recovery.
The act of taking and sharing the photo is a declaration of her resilience and an encouragement to others to find joy and strength in their own lives, regardless of circumstances.

August: 6-Word Photo Story Challenge

Beaming With Pride From My Ride!

I went back and forth about posting this photo for a while. Wait, what? I just went through a divorce, the stress lines on my face are showing, my teeth aren't as white anymore because I’m overloading my exhausted system with coffee, and I’m going to post a picture of myself for the whole world to see?

Yup. Because this is me — this is my life, and I want to share with you.

It had been a massive goal of mine to gear up, hop on my mountain bike and take off like a bat out of hell to the next town like it owed me something. It doesn’t. As a matter of fact, no one owes me anything. But I do owe it to my kids to live a good life and show them that even when you’re not okay, you have to keep pushing; keep pedaling up that hill. I owe it to them (and myself) to persevere like a madwoman until I get to where I want to be despite the pain and lactic acid building up in my legs like crazy.

This day, I pulled off the side of the road to commemorate a moment where my smile stretched as wide as the road behind me and confirmed that a picture is indeed worth one thousand words.

Thank you, Mary Chang Story Writer. If it’s alright with you, I think I’ll stay here for a while. And to the Editorial Team of SNAPSHOTS (Allan Rae (alto), Sherry Kappel, Dennett, and David Montgomery), may I please have a hug?

Thank you for your love and lattes. You Are Loved. ❤