I Run

I’ve been running for as long as I can remember
I run because its fun
I run because its free
I run because I know whats its like to not be able to run
I run for the benefits
Mood boost – energy – clear headedness
I’ve even tried to run away from myself
But truthfully
I run to remind my mind of who’s in charge
When I feel like quitting I make a conscious decision to keep going
But
Who is this I – I refer to?
Because it’s obviously not my mind
It’s not my body
Hence why I have to tell my body and mind to keep pushing through the tiredness and the pain
It’s something so subtle
Not of body and mind
It’s far greater than body – mind
Who is the one behind the mind?
Who is the one behind the body?
Who is unchangeable? Who is ever present?
Who is really running the show ?
-I run
March 19, 2022 @ 6:08 pm
Really good. I can relate to this. I’m a retired First grade teacher, but in my younger days I was a runner. From my early childhood days until college days, I never lost a race. This arthritis has slowed me way down, but I have my memories. ♥️🏃♀️☺️
March 20, 2022 @ 5:09 pm
A freeing feeling like no other!