A Runner’s Thoughts: If we approach each run as a pilgrimage and believe that the realizations of our goals of this running pilgrimage happen with each step taken, then we are truly wandering down a sacred path. Our runs become holy. If we run with a sense of the sacred in our heart we transform the earth beneath our feet into holy ground. If we run with the intention to find God, then we become pilgrims. If we have the pilgrim’s sacred intention then we change a simple, humble run into “God’s run!” (Adapted from Roger Joslin – Running the Spiritual Path) So to for all who walk or move through life another way…
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A Runner’s Thoughts: “It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard… is what makes it great.” (Tom Hanks as Jimmy Dugan in “A League of Their Own”) So to in the spiritual life…
A Runner’s Thoughts:
“If someone could find a way to bottle motivation, he [or she] would make a fortune.” (Hal Higdon) and in honor of Global Running Day – “I’m more of an alone kind of runner. When you’re by yourself, it’s you, the trail, and your thoughts.” (Reggie Miller) I have to agree with Reggie on this one! Note: As mentioned above today is Global Running Day, I know that to most of you this has no meaning whatsoever but I have pledged to run at least 5 miles today. So, to all runners across the globe happy running today! A Runner’s Thoughts: Running meditation is not about the peak experience, that rare moment of personal triumph occasionally achieved by athletes. It is about a consistent relationship with God through the gift of running or walking or moving through life another way. The meditative runner simply moves, swiftly or ploddingly, towards union, towards friendship with God. The meditative runner achieves her/his goal every day. There are no good runs. There are no bad runs. There is always victory – a steady movement toward a relationship with God.
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” (Edward Stanley) So to in the spiritual life…
A Runner’s Thoughts: Running is about the physical, the mental and the emotional sides of our lives. It challenges us in physical, mental and emotional ways. Will our bodies respond, will they hold up, will they get us back home or to the finish line? Will our minds let us move beyond the pain and the struggle? Can we overcome the fear? Will we give in to what seems easier? Yes, running is about the physical, the mental and the emotional sides of our lives, however running is also about the spiritual. It is about breathing in the breath of God, the Holy Spirit. Running is about giving life to the gift of who God has created us to be!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “I don’t run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days.” (Ronald Rook) So to in the spiritual life…
A Runner’s Thoughts: Remember running is not just conquering, hills, distance, weight, injury, illness or pain. Running is most often conquering ourselves. We can try to do it alone but it is so much easier when we let others journey with us and we are always at our best when we run with God!
A Runner’s Thoughts: If we chose to be a spiritual runner we can learn three things about ourselves. We can learn how to keep moving forward through whatever life throws at us. We can learn who we truly are, our best self. We can learn that we are never alone and always love because we have God running with us!
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Fr. Paul R. Fagan, C.P. "Preacher on the Run!"A thought from time to time about Running and Life! Archives
April 2024
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