Although I consider myself a very thankful person, I don’t think I give enough thanks to my life (or rather, the life God created for me). There are so many things that I have been given that many people will never have: Freedom, eye sight, food, shelter, a family, and so much more.
This week at my office has been ridiculous. It feels like only a Tuesday because it’s been so busy! However, I am thankful that I have a job that offers me the ability to be busy — even if I do want to pull my hair out at the end of the day. Speaking of hair, I’m also thankful for that! I know many women in particular who at my age are already thinning or losing their mane; I have long, thick brown hair that I am very thankful for. I get annoyed with it from time to time, like anyone does, but I do appreciate it (and really don’t want to pull it out, lol).
Last night after my craziest day at work, I finally had the opportunity to go for a run. I’d been trying to every night since Monday to jog when I got home but things kept getting in my way (exhaustion, a late-night meeting for an event, too late/too dark, etc.). I pulled on my leggins, sports bra, t-shirt, socks and sneakers, then fastened my hair back in a pony tail. After a few moments of steadying myself (relaxing on the couch) I left my apartment and took off down the street. I live right next to a big hotel so there are always people coming and going; on this particular evening, a woman was walking along the sidewalk toward the corner gas station and I decided to jump onto the pavement as to not run into her. Just as I was approaching her from behind she walked off the sidewalk and almost into the path I was taking on the road. She stopped, however, and looked back to check if it was clear; she saw me coming and smiled. I instinctively said “I’m sorry!” or “Excuse me” (as I often do when I’m passing someone, as a courtesy to them), to which she said, “No! I envy you.”
I almost stopped dead in my tracks when she said that to me.
Envy me? I thought. Why would she envy me?
Then I got to thinking… maybe she can’t run? Maybe she’s hurt her leg or her hip and isn’t able to put that kind of pressure on her body. Or maybe she has a lung or respiratory condition that prevents her from having adequate breathing capabilities? The woman wasn’t overweight from what I could see, but possibly she wishes she had more motivation to exercise?
I don’t think I’m AMAZING or anything, despite what this post may sound like. I run not only for my health (weight management, endurance, my heart, stress) but also because I really enjoy it; I listen to my music, relish in the feeling of a breeze against my body, and it generally clears my mind. (I also love the burn in my legs!) So when the woman said she envied me, I was a little confused.
Anyways, this seems kind of like a “ranty” post doesn’t it?
Time to get back to work!
~K
(THANK YOU)
