Push

Distance: 3 miles
Start time: 5:20 am
Run Duration: 31 minutes
Pace: 10.33 minutes/mile
Temperature: 81 degrees
Humidity: 81%
Location: Memorial Park, Houston, TX

It wasn't cooler, but it felt cooler this morning. Maybe it was a little breezy from the building up of tropical storms off the coast of Africa. Maybe I'm a little breezy still from my weekend away. I'm not sure. This morning's run felt cooler and more pleasant.

I'd like to take just a couple minutes to talk about motivation. If you're reading this and you're not feeling like exercising today, please do something - even if it's only a twenty minute walk.

I was so inspired to learn that someone is getting something from my words here. It's motivated me to keep writing. Doing so will help me to be a better writer. I'm certain of that fact. Last night I talked to a friend who told me that she is afraid to let anyone read what she's written. I challenged her to write one piece, and to post it on her Facebook page and tag me so that I could read it. I also said she could tag a couple of my writer friends. What can it hurt? It's a first step.

I've been putting off writing an article. It's included in my goals for the academic year and if I don't meet those goals, no bonus. Well, really..."IN THESE DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES..." Who really thinks there will be a bonus? I don't. But in my myopic cynicism I forgot the more important aspects. I know my subject. It's good for me to write and I might just get the damned thing published. It's written and is being edited now. Bonus Schmonus.

I'm all about the push right now. For me. Do you need to be pushed? I'll just leave it out there for you. I'm going to take a shower and go to work. Have a great day, readers!

Oh, almost forgot. Today I lift up my gratitude for the beauty of the morning sky and the ability to recognize it as such. The crescent moon reminded me of new beginnings and ever-opportunities to leap, endeavor, and push ourselves.