The Tao of Distance Running - #64

Prevent trouble before it arises.
Put things in order before they exist.
The giant pine tree
grows from a tiny sprout.
The journey of a thousand miles
starts from beneath your feet.
                                                           *

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Even on a single trail there is no destination - all reaches of the

infinite stretch from the single point of our existence.

Every step is the completion of one journey and

the start of something new.

Within this stretch of our horizon - where our

steps meet the coming world -

We reach the moment of

creation.

Run with joy and imagination - the choice is ours alone.

Run with the knowledge that with every step we create the world that holds our stride. Use the moment of creation wisely - we create thirst by not drinking and hunger by not eating. This will prove to be unwise in distance running. Create strength and a well fueled body in the moments before they come into existence. Plant the seeds of joy in the very first steps - the world soon becomes our garden.   

Peace,

Eric

*Portion of the Tao Te Ching translated by Stephen Mitchell