It's tough to not get caught up in the hectic everyday rat race. It really is important to carve a space in each day for ourselves. I've often felt selfish going for a run or a ride, like I'm shirking duties or something, even though I'm not, really. I have to remind myself the I am important, that I deserve to take care of myself, and that I need to have some fun in my life in order to remain healthy. I can talk myself out of feeling guilty by justifying the exercise as something that will help me be better able to do the things that must get done. Later, when I think about it, I realize that this really is true. It's OK to have fun, it's important to have balance, and it's fair to treat myself well.

I hope you keep riding regularly, and that you find your peace.