We all remember when Forrest Gump ran across America four times. It took him 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours … (He) just felt like running!
And …
- … when Forrest was tired – he slept!
- … when he was hungry – he ate!
- … when he had to go … you know – he went!
Life may be like a box of chocolates … but it’s also like a long run.
Sometimes you get stopped and you decide to get started.
Sometimes you get started and then find it easy to just keep on going.
Sometimes you are headed downhill and the going is easy.
Sometimes you head straight uphill and the going gets tough.
Sometimes you reach a crossroads and you must choose a new direction.
Sometimes you reach a dead end and the only option is to turn back.
Sometimes your view is so beautiful you forget that you’re running.
Sometimes you almost get run over and mud gets splashed in your face.
Sometimes you find new friends who can’t wait to follow.
Sometimes you find yourself alone in the middle of nowhere.
Sometimes you find company and give those people hope.
Sometimes you feel like you’re running on empty.
Sometimes you decide to do things for no particular reason.
Sometimes you step in the middle of a big pile of it.
Sometimes you just think … a lot … about those that you love.
Sometimes you realize that you need to put the past behind you.
Sometimes you find yourself running against the wind.
Sometimes you get so tired you stop and simply go home.
It sure is safer if you simply stay seated on the front porch. But then, think about all the living you’d miss.
Run, Forrest, Run!
Are you running and living life fully?
Or are you seated safely on the front porch?
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Next Blog Date: July 25, 2011