I’m signed up for Reverb10, which means that for the whole month of December I’ll be receiving a daily email prompting me to Reflect on the past year and Manifest the year to come. Today’s prompt comes from Patrick Reynolds:
Body integration. This year, when did you feel the most integrated with your body? Did you have a moment where there wasn’t mind and body, but simply a cohesive YOU, alive and present?
I’m a runner. I’ve been running for as long as I can remember. I started out as a sprinter and ran track all through elementary and high school. But once I graduated from college there were fewer reasons to run 100m really quickly and so I transitioned to long distance running. And I became somewhat addicted to it. I’ve run 5 & 10ks and have finished a few half marathons. Running is my stress relief. It’s the perfect exercise for someone who is as highly competitive as I am. I feel the most connected and in tune with myself when I’m cruising through my neighborhood on foot. I’m currently training for a marathon and a couple of weeks ago I ran 10 miles – the longest I’ve run at one time in awhile. It was exhilarating to hit my stride. I felt strong and in control – like nothing could stop me. It is a moment that I revisit on those lazy days when I don’t feel like running. And I’m sure I’ll feel that way times 101 when I cross the finish line of my first marathon next year.
When have you felt the most integrated with your body? What makes you feel like a cohesive you?
