Another day when I had to struggle a little with getting moving. After that I had to mentally struggle with forcing myself to run my hill route, instead of taking it easier. But I pushed myself to run the hill, and feel so much better for having done so!
What is funny is that at one time the running was a chance to think through certain subjects, really focus. But lately they have become more of a time to turn off that part of my brain, and just focus on the run. Pay attention to what is around me, and my pace and form. Become more attuned to what I am doing rather than pondering big (and not so big) questions.
And this has become a good thing. I realized this week that ever since we got back from vacation life has just been non-stop chaos. The first week we had the fire. Followed the next week by the July 4th holiday. Then, even though work was somewhat settled, the kids schedules were not. And that has had an insidious effect, making the mornings more difficult. So, I need that quiet, meditative time more than ever, to get ready for the hassles that appear each morning. I am very ready for school to start up again so the kids and our schedule can return to normal.
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