Sunday, April 7, 2013

GARBLED

I'm participating in this year's A-Z challenge, and so will be posting daily about a subject focusing on a letter of the alphabet.

Sometimes this world presses in on me, filling me with panic and fear. At least that's how I feel sometimes. When I should have a spirit of peace, a demeanor of calm, instead I am scared, confused and hurting.

I worry about each of my four children. There are so many things that can go wrong in life. I worry about my husband. He has an incredibly stressful and demanding job, with very little time to exercise and get healthy. I worry about my 83-year-old mother, who lives alone, four hours from me, and has multiple health problems. Sometimes when I think about all the "what ifs," my mind can race, and my thoughts become garbled. They're like a jungle thicket, snagging and tearing at my peace and serenity. Yes, the world can weigh heavily on my mind some days. 

                                    
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That's when I realize it:  the blessing of the run. I lace up my shoes and escape to the road. Blue skies, soft breezes, the singing of the birds -- it's balm to my spirit. The run speaks to me in the hidden part of my soul, quieting my heart, gentling my mind. It untangles all the garbled thoughts, and I can soar free above the problems that hold me pinned. 

                                     
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The blessing of the run. 
I breathe. I love. I am.




4 comments:

  1. Garbled is a good word to describe all the built up anxieties, (real or imagined), in our day to day life's. I'm glad that you have found something that helps relieve the stress. :)
    #1345
    A to Z April Blogging Challenge
    http://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/g-is-for-the-goat-man/

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    1. Sometimes it's hard to hear that inner peace when it all builds up...I'm so glad I've found running too! Looking forward to heading your way to find out about the goat man. :)

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  2. Are you really a runner...that is so AWESOME, me too! Love your word choice...my theme for this years challenge is all things fitness...blessings...following you now for sure! Come on by and follow back if you like!

    Shannon at I Survived and Now I Run

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    1. I am indeed a runner -- began 2 years ago at the age of 52. I am going over right now to check out your blog and will definitely be following you!! Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you do so often. :)

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