The city marathon was held this morning. I was dropping off my nephew back with his mom after he spent the night with us. I drove around for about 20 minutes trying to find a way around the race but found on every street, Main Street was closed. Finally I just rolled the windows down and decided to wait it out. The sun feels so bright and shiny--I FEEL so bright and shiny! I could hear the birds chirping and the runners cheering each other on! I really wished, with a sigh, that I could be out there running with them. My recent crippling back pain prevents me from most of the physical activity I wish I could do. But my disappointment faded as the wind blew in and filled my soul with sweet serenity and peace.
I knew the race would last another half hour at least before they would pass and I could continue down the road. Suddenly, there was a long break in the runners and the police officers stationed at this corner waved us thru! I was so filled with gratitude and excitement I wanted to dance and cry at the same time. I really think that if I didnt have the hungry kids in the car, I would have parked my car and danced around it, bawling for joy. I appreciated those police officers with all I AM for being thoughtful of all the public around them. I know it is their job, but I was still so thankful in my heart!
Then my mind kicked in.. I started telling me that I was silly and ridiculous for getting so worked up about something so minor. I crossed a street, chickens do it ALL THE TIME. I started feeling so small and my heart empowered me to tell my mind to shut the hell up. I am grateful for the beautiful day! I am grateful for being able to pause and enjoy the world for a minute! I am grateful I was able to cross the street without having to wait a half hour! I am grateful for everyone in my life that do the best they can, including those police officers! I am grateful and there is absolutely no reason for me to feel bad about that! I GET TO BE TRUE TO MY HEART AND HOW MY HEART FEELS!!!
I breathed in that beautiful breeze and drove off feeling absolutely whole.
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