clear head

For those of you who know me know I love to run. You can probably say that I am addicted to running. The sensation you get when your body takes over and your mind just stops is unbelievable. I run because it clears my head. I forget about reality, stress from school and everything else I need to get done. It's just me and the road. It doesn't matter where the end is or even if it's near - my legs just keeps going.

Yesterday, I went for a run outside for the first time since I got to Saba. It was absolutely breathtaking; stunning; I was left in awe and overtaken by emotion. Pure, natural beauty. I had to stop and stare. Looking down was a rocky cliff covered in sparse vegetation. All around I was surrounded by the Caribbean sea with the sun about to set. It's very hard to describe but if you would've been there you would've been speechless too. I was completely alone and yet not scared - not scared to look out and see nothing but water ahead; no one around me. The songs of crickets and birds singing filled the air. All I could do is just stand there and just be present. I didn't have to think about anything. (this is one of the hardest things to do when you are washed up in the daily grind of work and school).

Amazing.

I would encourage everyone to try and reach this kind of sense of self... running is my hobby but maybe it can be achieved through yoga or meditation. Would love to hear your thoughts on this!

I will be sure to bring my camera with me next time I go - hopefully tomorrow.