As the day begins,
You lace up your shoes
Breathe deep
Give thanks
Toe the starting line
Off you go
Just run your race today
Letting go of other’s expectations or outside pressures
Run your race
At times you will be at full speed, sprinting like a child on the beach racing to water’s edge
At other times, you may slow to a trot, akin to kids’ speed when called to the kitchen to do the dishes
Just run your race today
Invite others to run alongside you; races of one aren't a whole lot of fun
Run your race
Give thanks for all that you are, perfectly you
Glow the radiance that is uniquely yours
Let your light shine, like the New Mexico sky
Smile big
Laugh lots
Play often
Run your race
Enjoy the journey, each and every step
A recent run (not race) with friends Dewayne, Chokri, Mike and Solomon under the gorgeous NM sky.
Beautiful. Great reminder. It's something I tell to runners all the time, but have never thought to apply to myself.
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ReplyDeleteRunning really is a nice metaphor for this mortal life! Everyone is engaged in a somewhat different race from all others, starting at a different spot, aiming at a different finish line (never quite reaching it as our race is seemingly neverending), although we encounter similar landmarks, overcome some of the same obstacles, and aspire to our quickest possible pace, even as one measures the pace needed to allow one to keep going, to assure enough energy to get to journey's end. It's a marathon for sure, with all the ups and downs in between! Blessings...JR.
ReplyDeleteGreat images of the poetry to go with the images of that NM sky!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the medicine. A reminder I needed to read and remember. Luv to the family.
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