I'm a "thinker" by nature, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your thoughts. As I get older, I'm more aware of my thoughts and how they affect my life. I realize that our experience in life is but a reflection of our internal perception, and so I try to remember this daily in gratitude for what is rather than what is not. One thing I love about running is the time to think, especially on easy or long runs. Sure you have to check your watch, pace or HR every now and then, notice how you're feeling, but in between it's just you and your thoughts. Today I thought about how grateful I am for everything I have in my life... my family, two beautiful girlie dogs, my health, a great job, good friends, the freedom I have to pursue my interests... and an amazing husband, who loves me for reasons I can't understand, to share it all with:) I am truly blessed.
So I was starting up an incline, my head went down and forward when I remembered that all the running books say to coast up hills well, you need to look to the horizan, keep your chest up and hips forward, don't fight it and I thought "lead with your heart...." as soon as I said this to myself, I smiled and thought, yes, that's how to live your best life, lead with your heart. My journal originally had a different title, but it seemed natural to change it to this simple truth and philosophy:)
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