and they say her heart grew three sizes that day
i am eternally grateful to everyone who made this birthday special. i was in need of some light and a celebration of life.
having a coffee in the morning with my dog is one of the greatest joys in life
i told my colleagues i was going for a run and one of them asked me, “what are you running from?”
i’ve never really thought about it like that. on the contrary i’d say i’m actually running towards something vs. away. i go for runs not really for physical exercise but to help clear my mind more than anything. i can work through some complex feelings on a medium-longer run.
yesterday as i was running through Karlsruhe, i had quite a few thoughts to work through. i was in desperate need of a run because i had a lot on my mind and i was overwhelmed/burnt out from socializing for three days straight. i took off in the thick humid heat towards the city center. as i ran i had this moment of gratitude for the way running has changed my life as of recently.
running has taught me patience and discipline. running has forced me to sit with uncomfortable thoughts or even physical fatigue and pain but continue pushing through. running has kept me consistent and honest with myself.
anyway, i’m just grateful for the ability to move my body and push it to limits. moreover, i’m grateful for the mind-body connection.
