# @steeple_squigs on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2021-07-25T17:49:37.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Colleen Quigley (@steeple_squigs) — https://gondola.cc/steeple_squigs

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This morning I listened to Chapter 7 of lolojones’ audiobook, Get Over it, entitled “An Inspiration.” While I am not a religious woman, a lot of what Lolo had to say about what she prayed for before the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008 really resonated with me.
Lolo talked about how she prays before and after races but that she does not pray for a win, realizing there are 7 other women in the race and if everyone is praying to win, how is God supposed to choose a favorite? 
In 2008 Lolo realized that at the Olympic Games, with millions of people watching, likely gave her the biggest platform she would ever have and she prayed that she could be an ✨ INSPIRATION ✨ to those watching her compete (and hopefully win).
You’ve probably heard the story… Despite being the massive favorite to win and possibly even set a world record, Lolo ended up tripping on the 9th hurdle and fading to a devastating 7th place.
After the race Lolo was obviously heartbroken but instead of hanging her head or running away, she bravely did interviews and shared her raw, honest emotions right after the loss.
Being so gracious and humble in the face of defeat and “failure” ended up being extremely inspirational to many people around the world.
She inspired. Just like she asked God to help her do. She manifested her goal.

I relate to this so much because I had a “but this is not exactly how I ordered it!” kind of summer this year. I set the intention of making a new life for myself that allowed me to be in the drivers seat and made me feel empowered and free. And I did that. With my new partnerships with lululemon and Coach Josh, I put myself exactly where I needed to be in life and in sport. But then for the first time since turning pro I didn’t make the USA team this summer.

Lolo thought she would inspire by winning. She didn’t win the Olympics that summer. In fact she has never won an Olympic medal. Yet she has inspired more people than many Olympic Champions ever have.

It’s not exactly how I ordered it.
“I wasn’t there to lose.”
But also
“The idea that I was an inspiration encouraged me.”

So glad you decided to write your story, lolojones. Keep inspiring. 
#aninspiration #getoverit

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