Have you learned anything about me after all these months of blogging? The truth is that I am not one to reveal too much of my heart. It hurts when the words leave my mouth. I can't fathom that words are really enough to explain how the heart feels and I gladly refuse to try. It makes me private. It, at times, makes me feel alone. But, if anything I have learned is that I cannot blame anyone but myself on my choice to remain closed. I do appreciate that others wear their hearts on their sleeves. I really admire the quality in any person when they give. Giving a bit of yourself to help others. It can be a very rewarding to your heart. I will say this; I really appreciate people who put themselves out there. Volunteering. Giving up their time. Reaching out. It truly is the kindest act that anyone can do.
So, speaking of volunteering, I think the Girl Guide leaders are awesome. They took 26 girls on a camping weekend for 2 nights. I didn't run the first night the girls were gone because I wasn't home during the day and then had to finish packing to get them to their weekend away. The next day, I went and helped with lunch for the Guide's. I truly respect the women who do this so effortlessly in helping with children and leading them. My girls love it so much. So, after I performed my mediocre deed I had the afternoon free and I went running.
It is peaceful running when there is no where to be or no one to worry about. It was a warmer winter day, which is great for running in. The ground is still icy in areas. I fell some hesitation in going full out. My legs never seem to really warm up which seems to limit your stride. I ran on the road since running laps can be so mind numbing. I like feeling free. I don't mind the appearance of the sameness of the road because atleast when I look ahead I see so much in front of me. It is a powerful moment. A moment that transcends into feelings of how the world should be; that there is so much ahead of you and so much can change. I've seen this same road transformed from the new grass in spring, to the heat of summer, change in color in fall and the sparkling snow in winter. The same never is the same. I guess that is how one would look at themselves in the mirror. The child that catches their reflection in the mirror for the first time and senses they are looking at their "me" and then as you age and you change in appearance, but you remain "yourself" inside. The same person that you saw as a child in your reflection is still within you and will continue to remain all the days of your life but, nothing on the outside is the same. But, with all the changes there is beauty everywhere which is wrapped in joy and happiness. No matter where life takes you; you will be fulfilled by looking for the beauty in even the mundane moments. It really will be what carries you through. And yes, that would mean seeing yourself and seeing your own beauty. Easy peezie, lemon squeezie, right?
I enjoyed my 4 mile run. I spent the rest of the day enjoying time with my hubby and Bubby, of course. I hoped the girls were enjoying their time as well. Again, thank you to the volunteers and lovely humans that give so much without asking for anything in return. Truly admirable.
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