Why do you run

I was thinking about a question I was asked by Tribesport to describe why I run in 3 words. I replied Peace, Love, Happiness. What 3 words describe your running, wether you run indoors, outdoors or pool jog? It’s a real meditative question. It made me think about how difficult it is to stay in the present moment when there is so much outside interference. But when you really think about it, that is all we have. Most of us take life for granted. We have so much going on within our mind that we do not stop and think that life is not promised to us. Life is a gift. I am not suggesting that we go around thinking about death and how short life really is. Instead, think about how wonderful you would feel if when you opened your eyes and took a breath you remembered that breath is the gift of life. Just think about how that could actually affect the way you go through your day. Instead of the interference of your thoughts controlling your behavior, imagine actually being in sync mind, body and soul with your morals and values. Having this type of practice brings such clarity. Isn’t that what we want especially when trying to make sense of a senseless world? It is a challenge. But like any practice it takes a real commitment. In the book the Power of Compassion, the Dalai Lama says, “the supreme source of my happiness…is my calmness of mind” (50). The Moon is in Capricorn. This is a time to be practical and to take charge. Enjoy☮️