This is true for running, updating this blog and most things. A couple of people have asked me why I haven’t posted anything lately. It is easy to say I’ve just been too busy, but everybody has time for everything that is important. It just hasn’t been a priority. Fortunately I’m still finding time to run. I ran 9 miles this morning. My goal was 8, but I made a wrong turn somewhere so I got a bonus mile.
I’m still looking for donations for the Team for Kids. My goal is $2500 and I’ve collected just over $1500. As it gets closer I’ll step up my efforts and even sell Krispy-Kremes if I have to.
Since my last post I met the other Atlanta members of the Team for Kids. There are five of us from Atlanta on the team, Robbie, Wayne, Terri and Pam. Robbie, Wayne and Terri have run several marathons. This is the first for Pam and me. I also joined Team Spirit Runners with Pam. It’s a local group that runs together a couple of times a week. I don’t mind running alone, but on the longer runs it helps to have a group and to have water on the course.
As I pushed myself out the door this morning I started thinking about intention. Every outer manifestation in life is the reflection of an inner intention. Intention affects every aspect of life. Every thought or action starts with an intention. Intention is not just a wish to have something be different it is the use of will to make a change. Intentions set into motion processes that affect every aspect of your world. Muddy intentions produce a muddy life. I set my intention to run the NYC Marathon and this drives my continuing program. Where problems arise is when there are conflicting intentions. Last night I had friends over for dinner and my intention was to relax and enjoy my friends. Red wine, filet mignon and ice cream were prominent. While this was very enjoyable I need to keep in mind that this combination does not help to run 9 miles on a Sunday morning.
A good lesson for me in all areas is to think about what my intention is before committing to something and checking that it is not in conflict with previous intentions or at least make sure it is worth the cost.
Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least.- Goethe
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