The ice surrounding my area remained steady and unmovable for the last few weeks. Some of it would melt, then freeze, melt and freeze again. It was undisturbed by any preference of mine in wanting to run outside, walk my dog, drive to places, or simply, enjoy the fresh air for a moment. While observing this defiant characteristic of ice, I observed my focus and attention and how I responded to the conditions. At one point I decided to not finish a run on the treadmill after r