"People that run " OR "runners" ( whatever the case may be ) tend to be obsessive about the sport. I know, I claim one of the above titles ( whatever the case may be ) , so I can say w/o a doubt that this tends to be true.
After yesterdays 10k, my Running Buddies & I ( all members of the Kickin' the Rooster Ninth Ward Social Club) , were re-hashing our times. What went right , what went wrong, how we felt, who we beat & who we couldn't believe beat us & "where did he come from"? & on & on...you get the picture !
As we were walking toward the water & fruit tents, I spotted one of our local Heroes . He is a young man about seventeen or so that is well known in the area. He had just participated in the 3k event & was talking w/ some folks as my freind & I walked by. The thing about this young Hero is that he is a double amputee...running on prosthetics ! He was enjoying the "congrats" from folks as they passed by.
My friend & I were whining & moaning about how we could have done better etc. , when I realized that we were missing the whole point of the moment. We take so much for granted ! Here was a man w/ prosthetic legs & I was whining about my race time. I bet he wasn't concerned about next time or how he could overlook the joy of the moment & instead focus on "getting better". He was taking it all in !!
What all do you take for granted ? Why not challenge yourself today to be thankful for the day & be content w/ what the moment gives ?
Focus on the race yes, but be happy you are able to run !!
The Apostle Paul put it this way: " ......I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances ." Phil. 4:11
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Awesome runnin redneck. Thanks for the reminder. Love D
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