Every Sunday until September I’ll be pulling a (virtual) card from the Universe Has Your Back deck and reflecting on it.

I am unapologetic about what I desire and trust that what I focus on will grow

Yesterday I cycled fifty miles on my exercise bike. I started mid-morning and had achieved thirty-five miles by lunch (the longest I had cycled in a day). I took a two hour break for lunch and then started up again. But I just couldn’t seem to keep up momentum. I stopped at fifty miles and had some dinner with my partner. As I was resting I started feeling dizzy and fell asleep. I woke up at eight o’clock and had to admit to myself I was too ambitious. I feel a little disappointed in myself and intended to do the other fifty miles overnight.

But then I realised it would just be better to do it at another time. I beat my personal best.

Next week I’ll find out if I’ve been shortlisted for a research fellow post.