A True Language

Silence is the language of our experience - thoughts gather and give themselves to words only in the moments after. We run to hear a true language. 

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we often get lost in thought during a run - much like meditation practice. Running is a mantra of steps and there is always a moment of return when we find ourselves drawn back to present moment awareness and a true awakening occurs. Nothing is forced. We are meant to lose ourselves in thoughts of past and future in order to find ourselves again in the magic of the present. Our steps hold a key to awakening - senses coming alive in contact with the earth - we find ourselves fully present to what the Buddhist call the "suchness" of experience. If we attempt to capture this charm of enlightenment with words - we find the moment lost in our translation. The experience alone is everything. Running offers always another step - one more chance to reawaken. Distance is nothing more than the present spread before us - we are invited to participate in creation of another moment.

With each step - we answer yes.

Peace,

Eric