Running & Michelangelo
Friday, January 14, 2011 at 02:52AM Splashing through the puddles this morning I had a real sense of wellbeing.
I really enjoyed leading the four mile group last night with the beginner & intermediate running group that I was helping.
There's something about running, chatting to people and the feeling that you're helping someone that I find a really rewarding mix.
I also enjoy my running on my own. I couldn't only run with others, otherwise I wouldn't get my new ideas time.
Anyway, on this morning's run my mind drifted and fell upon Michelangelo's philosophy that the job of the sculptor is to free the forms that are already inside the stone.
It sounds a bit heavy for early in the morning I know, but I felt that was a great analogy for how I feel about my life.
I have an idea of the statue that I'm trying to release, and that already exists, and I'm chipping away at the excess stone and things are gradually taking shape. And there are also some intricacies within, that I'm discovering as I remove more pieces.
Anyway, on to more down to earth things.
Now what's for breakfast?