A Runner’s Thoughts: Not just exercise, but a way to get in touch with and reclaim myself in an often fragmenting world, running also serves as a powerful antidote to clinical depression, a metaphor for the creative process, and, in its most profound moments, a spiritual practice. (Alison Townsend) Be spiritual today go for a run, walk, move through life any way that you can!
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A Runner’s Thoughts: “Not only in running but in much of life is a sense of balance and proportion necessary.” (Clarence DeMar) We might say in all of life, whether we run, walk or move through life another way balance is important!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Running is a mental [and spiritual] sport, more than anything else. You're only as good as your training, and your training is only as good as your thinking [and your praying].” (Lauren Oliver) So regardless of whether you run, walk or move through life another way, take some time to think and pray today!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “For me, it’s such a gift from God to be able to run. Every time I run, I really feel His presence.” (Tracy Guerrette) This can be true whether we run, walk or move through life another way because God is with us!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “It’s not just about the body, it’s being able to do it again, every day, mentally—to be strong enough to get up, when you’re absolutely on your knees, but you have to get up and get running.” (Mimi Anderson) So to whether you run, walk or move through life another way…the challenge is always to get up and move!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Running doesn't have to be monotonous if you put a little imagination into your step.” (Claire Kowalchik) – So to in the spiritual life…faith never has to be boring and imagination goes a long way in helping us discover God in our life!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “The terrain of my life is constantly shifting. I can either quit or get on my toes.” (Erika Doherty) The terrain of all of our lives is constantly shifting and we can either quit or keep moving in some way – running, walking or moving through life in whatever way we can. We just cannot stop and give up!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Running is a thing worth doing not because of the future rewards it bestows, but because of how it feeds our bodies and minds and souls in the present.” (Kevin Nelson) Feed your soul today!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Running doesn't have to be monotonous if you put a little imagination into your step.” (Claire Kowalchik) – So to in the spiritual life…faith never has to be boring and imagination goes a long way in helping us discover God in our life!
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Looking forward to something is much more fun than looking back at something – and much more constructive.” (Hortense Odlum) So to in the spiritual life...
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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
May 2023
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