The Tao of Distance Running - # 57



Stop trying to control.
Let go of fixed plans and concepts,
and the world will govern itself.

                                                                          *

~

We run with the world - our stride a long caress of

distance. We simply run. Surrendering to a

higher will.

And in this grace our steps are carried.

Run free. Our plans are but guidelines and often play an important role in our health and safety. Yet guidelines should be only borders to the playground of the infinite. Our spirit is the ultimate fuel for any race or run and spirit won't and cannot be contained. With mindful practice we can learn to listen to the soulful whispers that urge us to let go, to surrender to the moment and allow the run to unfold without a given thought, to reach the borders of the playground and take a leap into the wildness of the unknown. Listen to the whisper. Ego yells. Spirit hums in pure awareness. Freedom is found in distance from the ego. Run far. Run free.

Peace,

Eric

*Portion of the Tao Te Ching translated by Stephen Mitchell