Just as the start of this week, I made another commitment to myself. I said I will be embracing my first ever sports when I was still in grade school: running. And guess what, later will be my fourth day of doing it straight!
There is something in running that makes it so special. It is not only exceedingly beneficial to our body and to our mind but also in our spirit. Just when I started running again, new circle of friends, as well as newer knowledge and perspectives, newer way of combating stress, newer way of balancing time and newer dreams and visions came in.
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| With running buddy Charmaine and coach Narz |
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| Day 2 Training at Bacolod City, New Government Center |
But if there’s another way that I would describe running, then, it would
be something about really doing the actual run for you to be able to
say that you really experience it. You cannot run by simply watching.
You cannot run unless you move and lift your foot next to the other. It
is on the process of listening to the beat of your heart and getting
your back and your face wet of your own perspiration, that you
encountered that feeling of becoming more energized and more focused.
You came across the need for discipline. You realized that you should
stay motivated. You found the value of dedication and endurance in the
process, and before you know it, there you are, enjoying all the
wonderful things life has to offer for you because you live longer,
healthier and happier.
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| with Cris, Joven and Lea |
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| Fun Run at Mall of Asia, Pasay |
Richelle, you may be interested in this and related posts: http://bangortobobbio.blogspot.com/2013/10/ronnie-delany-irish-olympian-grateful.html. Ronnie Delany was into racing. I don't think that that's your purpose. But he had a profound sense of having been given a special gift by God and had great respect for his opponents.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your comment Father and for sharing the link as well. I agree that 'to recognize a special gift from God and to develop and use that gift is real humility.' Indeed, whatever we can do is a gift that God gave us. I will forever be thankful to God for all the gifts that He has given me, and for that passion to develop aspects in me that I am not that good at.
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