Karla Hernandez 
In our daily lives, we’re often so full of responsibilities and activities that we rarely pause to ask ourselves how we’re truly doing. That’s something I have personally experienced. I’ve always led a busy life, but there came a point when I neglected my mental health and inner thoughts. That’s when anxiety found its way into my life.
Throughout this journey, I’ve learned to run not just physically, but mentally from thoughts and situations that aren’t healthy for my well-being. I discovered that running, both metaphorically and literally, has been incredibly helpful in the process. It became one of my favorite hobbies because, every time I ran, I felt like I was leaving everything behind and escaping that overwhelming feeling of anxiety.
I began running more seriously and, to this day, I’ve completed two 5K races. Soon, I’ll be running my first 10K and, then, another 5K.
Through this experience, I’ve learned that even in the not-so-good things, we can find something meaningful. There is always something to learn in every season.
As a believer, I trust that everything that happens in life has a purpose, even the difficult moments. One verse that has given me hope is 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
There will be hard days and not-so-good days, but there is always hope. I know I have nothing to fear because my trust is in God, and He cares for me.
It’s important to take a moment in our day to simply breathe and calm our minds. And if at any point in your life you feel like you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to someone you trust or a mental-health professional.
Always remember that things do get better. There is a future, and there is hope. Everything will be OK.
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