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When I run...
When I'm running I like to imagine that I am in a dark and gloomy tunnel. All alone, I am surrounded by cold, hallow metal.
As I press into the ground, shallow dirty water splashes up beneath my feet. Each step creates a "clink" sound which echos far behind me - into a deep past of failure and insecurity. Through fear and anxiety, I look up. I set my gaze directly in front of me and continue to press forward through the depths of the tunnel.
A strange feeling begins to arise within me. Inside, I begin to feel ALIVE. I am awakening from a deep slumber; and feelings of excitement begin to dance within the confounds of my body. Just as an anxious child before christmas morning - I imagine the gifts to be opened by those around us!
Through fear of the unknown - fear of change - by FEAR, I look back. I look to the sides, to where I am now - darkness. BITTER DARKNESS. Clink, Clink, CLINK. CLINK. I'm pressing forward, I press off my tired feet and continue on.
With every step, I take a splash of dirty water - the let downs in life - and I keep going. No more looking back, no more fear of the unknown; this time I keep my gaze set forward. I look ahead - I look towards the future, towards a new life.... that light at the end of this tunnel.
LOOK! There.. a small glimpse of light! There is an end to this tunnel of darkness - to this life I lead, to these boundaries that surround me. Pressing forward through the darkness I begin to SEE. Filled with HOPE I start to sprint toward the light! THERE is my GOAL! I CAN SEE IT.. its actually there!
The darkness begins to move rapidly behind me; the light grows larger and LARGER! More and more clear, more bright. I am SO close!!
When I finally reach the light I BREAK THROUGH!!! I am no longer in the dark tunnel! I'm in the LIGHT baybay!... and this time I'm not going back.
THERE IS A LIGHT TO THE END OF YOUR DARK TUNNEL. Keep pressing forward!!!!... you DESERVE to experience that light! KEEP PRESSING FORWARD!!!!... and you WILL get there.
I believe in you one-hundred percent (and here's a secret) YOU believe in you too!
The power of your mind in insurpassable to the incredible potential you carry. Strong mind, strong body. I'm praying for your success! You'll not only meet your goals, but SURPASS them!
p.s. I really DO imagine this when I'm running!
As a runner I enjoyed this thanks for sharing!!
To get your body to go places it has never been, your first have to get your mind where it never has been. And as I see it you have done both rather successfully. Where the mind goes the body follows. Are we spiritual people living a physical life, or are we physical people living a spiritual life. Think about it and let me know your thoughts.
Awesome! Your words are powerful! I cannot wait to begin running again. God Bless you always, Kimberly
Ooooooooh! Good imagery. I like it. The clinking part is kinda scarry though. I still like it. The power of positive thinking. I forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me. -Art
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