"We can waste our lives dreaming big but letting insecurities blind us, or we can look up and see life as a series of moments to be experienced rather than conquered"- Ryan Levinson Outside magazine's Chief Inspirational Officer
I recently read an article in a running magazine in which the author talked about how he had done many races in his life. He raced and raced but never really appreciated the scenery.
Imagine that. He ran at some fantastic races but never enjoyed the scenery and only worried about the win. He was trying to conquer the race but did not appreciate the moments.
The only person I race against is me. I can care less if I do great or not. I only care that I finish the race. While I am running I am constantly noting my surroundings and the people within them. Their expressions, their form in the scene give meaning to the moment.
Yesterday was December 31, 2011. I ran 7 miles in about 100% humidity(fog). It was very memorable. People looked like they came out of clouds. I will remember that run for a long time because I lived in the moment.
Today's question is:
"Are you conquering life without experiencing it?"
I recently read an article in a running magazine in which the author talked about how he had done many races in his life. He raced and raced but never really appreciated the scenery.
Imagine that. He ran at some fantastic races but never enjoyed the scenery and only worried about the win. He was trying to conquer the race but did not appreciate the moments.
The only person I race against is me. I can care less if I do great or not. I only care that I finish the race. While I am running I am constantly noting my surroundings and the people within them. Their expressions, their form in the scene give meaning to the moment.
Yesterday was December 31, 2011. I ran 7 miles in about 100% humidity(fog). It was very memorable. People looked like they came out of clouds. I will remember that run for a long time because I lived in the moment.
Today's question is:
"Are you conquering life without experiencing it?"
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