When I run where I run I take notice of every little thing. My breathing. My surroundings. The sunset. The birds. It's so gorgeous. I am somewhat at peace. As I run further, my mood changes a bit and I take notice of more things that maybe I should ignore. The burning my legs. The arch support and the pain. The annoying hair tickleing my nose. The distance left. The people who are walking that I envy. But yet, I am motivated to press on.
And then it's complete. The burning subsides and I take pleasure in my accomplishment.
Life is filled with so many exciting twists and turns. Hop off the straight and narrow whenever you can and take the winding paths. Experience the exhilaration of the view from the edge. Because the moments spent there, that take your breath away, are what make you feel truly alive.
(picture above is view I have when I run on Wednesday evenings...when I am almost finished.)
