Sunday, July 10, 2005

Finding Zen on a Run

My body is
aching from exertion and effort.

And in that state of stiffness and fatigue
there is a stillness.

My mind is quiet
from worry or anxiety.

I am reminded of what is happening now,
what is there in my body, in my mind.

I am present, here, with my sore muscles
and restricted blood flow.
I feel my breath, labored;
I hear my heart racing.

I am enjoying fully my tired limbs
and the calm that comes with it.


-- July 10/05

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