Call me Dawn B

I had a moment of transcendence today. I was running indoors at the Y. Around minute 16, I had the urge to stop running around the track, and to go outside. This wasn't just a thought. My body screamed from deep within "OUTSIDE, NOW!" The thoughts came a millisecond later- It's raining out. I am almost half done already. I can't run out and get back in with out my keys and pass.... But I squashed those thoughts, because I am learning to listen to what I really want more these days. And I could already feel the cool mist on my face.

So I ran off the track, (insert Rocky music), down the long ramp to the stairwell, down the stairs, through the exit turn stile, (imagining the amazed look on everyone's face in the lobby, though let's be honest, no one probably noticed). I bounded outside, along the big workout studio windows, (Hello cute Silver Sneakers folks!) and through the parking lot. I had a grin on my face, and I felt amazing, like I was running on wings.

The air was fresh, and the wet air was divine. Colors were vivid, and passerbys were kindred souls on the journey of life, bright sparks of light. I saw sacred geometry everywhere, reminding me of how connected this world is to Divinity and a divine creation. I saw a feather, and somehow it felt very significant. It was perfect.

Truth is, it didn't last forever. In fact these days, I run a half hour, so my moments of glory were about 14 or 15. But what sticks with me, is that I did it. I listened. And I am still smiling about it.

What's your next Rocky moment going to be?