Lessons from the Wrong Side of the Road
I got in about 20 minutes ago from a run — jog-walk, really. My legs are a bit achy. I pushed myself today, and I’m proud of that. Something noteworthy happened while I was out that I want to write about while I’m sitting here in my workout chair. It happened on the...
The Gratitude Chair
I ran today. What I mean by “run” is “jog as far as I can, walk until I can breathe, and then try again.” But here’s the thing: when I run, I find myself practicing mindfulness more than I do at almost any other time. I notice squirrels. Cardinals. Kids, cats, plants,...
Do It Anyway
I’m sitting in what I call my “workout chair.” It’s the chair I collapse into after a workout — the one where I catch my breath, rest, and just enjoy the sensation of sitting down. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about this journey I’m on. I’m getting closer to my...