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Running to Peace

Running to Peace

Only recently, after recovering from a sprained ankle, has “running to peace” been my focus.

In my 30s my focus was distance, seeking longer and longer and longer runs.

In my 40s my focus was speed, striving for faster and faster and faster runs.

In my 50s my focus was consistency and control, running regularly without injury.

Now in my 60s my focus is the joy of running. Nothing else; just the joy of only one foot on the ground at any given moment.

This past week I’ve gotten back to running to peace.

I’ve enjoyed a few, slow runs, testing the ankle. So far so good.

This morning, on a short run before getting ready for church, I realized my “running to peace” has two meanings: running to peace for my human self, running to Peace for my spiritual Self .

Scaling the nearby hill was tough after weeks of not running. Before I could finish my thought beginning with “Ugh…”, the peaceful joy of being able to run interceded. Added to that I remembered I had Peace Energy behind me. And it didn’t matter how hard it was to get to the hilltop. It wasn’t moving, I was, and I would get there.

My spiritual quest is just like running up that hill. Spirit’s not going anywhere; I’m on the move to get to that pinnacle of True Connection. When I get tired, it’s momentary; the relief of knowing I am moving forward refreshes me.

The ankle feels good. The learning feels even better. Running to peace continues.

Spiritual Coach and Trainer,
every step I run brings my body more joy:
the joy of being able to move and breathe and sweat.
The joy of knowing Spirit is eternally strong,
breathes Love and Peace nonstop,
and never needs to sweat.
Every hill I run assures my mind that one step at a time
will take me to the crest;
every slope I encounter on my way to you
reveals your Energy moves me to any height
that I may know connection.
Every run I enjoy:
it charges my body,
it fuels my mind,
and it raises my spirit.
And so it is.
Amen. Amen.

Enjoy Peace. Run to Peace.

Tim

Posted on September 28, 2014 at 5:23 pm by Tim · Permalink
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