Enlightened

Wasn't it Buddha who said we’re shaped by our thoughts ... and what we think, we become? If so, my future self could be in t-r-o-u-b-l-e. I’m not too concerned that my brain darts around on my shorter runs; those seem just long enough to plot out what I’m going to feed myself for lunch …

By the Numbers

4 days until the Patagonia Marathon. 342. That’s how many miles I’ve logged in preparation for Saturday’s race. Honestly, that doesn't feel like enough. 160. That’s how many dollars I paid for my overpriced (?) backpack. I wanted to roll into Chile towing a traditional suitcase, but there seems to be an unspoken rule that …

The Contagion of Positive Momentum

“…[C]an create positive momentum in other parts of your life ...” Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot along these lines. So, it was a pleasant surprise when I received this note from my Bible app, reminding me that when we’re committed to chasing Jesus and following His plan, he’s faithful to mature us into the …