I slip out the door under the cover of darkness I refuse to go down the rabbit hole of distraction He is with you. Each stride keeps me grounded Each breath brings me peace Each mile leads to joy Each turn guides me towards love. My mind silent— no longer racing against the clock He is for you. Solitude is the way to hear my soul And run with Jesus.
Why do you run?
Running opens my heart
To awe and wonder of “All”
My “Soul” leaps with joy...
Thank you Jules for taking us on your evolving journey. I once ran by a Church on an early Sunday morning and the Priest was crossing the street to enter his sacred space and pray with the Congregation. He looked at me and commented that I should be praying and not running. I respectfully remarked, but “ I am praying with every footfall”. He, also a runner, smiled in response. Abraham Heschel believed that “awe and wonder” was the portal to belief and ultimately to G-d.” I agree. Running in “Creation” awakens my Soul. That makes each run “sacred”. And constantly reminds me we are all “holy” despite all prevailing evidence. One day we will stop killing each other and the animals and trees we walk the Earth with...That is my daily prayer.
I can no longer run, but I can walk. Your words are definitely an inspiration to me! Love you!!