Finding a new friend called running late in life has been a roller coaster of emotions.
So much to process and address practical issues that threatened the very existence and continuity of such a relationship.
Just as an example, and perception is reality in my book, my new favoured friend, running versus my less favoured friend gardening.
I now find myself committed to weeks of catch up heavy graft for my friend the garden and my running friend will have to loyally and patiently wait , like a beloved family pet dog waiting for its special daily walk.
It is what it is.The care of my 30 year old garden has rewarded me with some core strength that has in turn helped me forge a relationship with my new running friend and now my new found strengthing from running has given me renewed vigour to get this big gardening job done.
From experience I can confirm that 200 yards of mature 80 year old hedging etc., is not for the faint hearted.With the conflict of interest I can honestly say this year I was dreading it.Running has more than prepared me for this challenge now.
So for the next few weeks behind the garden gate and with family coming to visit and family commitments I will run in my mind.I have found my running friend challenges me to exercise my mind much more, actually I guess like gardening and other interests do also.
I drift in and out of issues from advice, others wisdom and even my mortality.lol.🙈😂This new running friend wants to keep me busy.🤔
My cousin reminded me what our grandfather advised when first leaving home,
If you cannot find any better company than your own, then keep your own.🤔
Endless thoughts and ramblings,🙈
There once was a man, so poor,all he had was money.🤔
It gets heavier,when I think of my mortality, here is something that consoles me.
Death, you are not my end,
Nor may I avoice you and I do not pretend,
But when this body, in which my soul exists,
Has become worn crumpled,broken, is too tired to resist, your invitation to walk with you,
To take your hand and to pass through,
That oh so feared and darkened door,
Leading to heaven and to life evermore,
For you are but an angel sent to guide me, to there from here.🤔
I have read on the forum of some people’s fear of dogs and wish I could send a caption,techie 🦕🙈
No drama,
Imagine a little puppy of your favourite breed, sitting looking up at you wanting to please with its large all knowing eyes,
Now read the little notice around it’s neck,
What a beautiful world it would be,
if people had hearts like dogs.🤔
Hope this maybe new beginnings from traumatic experiences.👏👏
Sorry for the ramblings, I have like many I think and all with different journeys, remained resolute to keep this relationship with my knew found running friend and cannot wait to get going again.
Pleased to say that he has left me well recovered from my first and last half marathon for a little while.
Running is the life’s blood of my soul.
Take care of you and enjoy this gift to yourself.💥🏃♀️🏃♂️💥
