Saturday, 27 June 2009

• MUSINGS ON PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES

  I find running sickly enjoying right now, and I’m toying around with the idea of a marathon.  I turn 39 in November and would love to get one in before 40.  Whether I choose to or not, I know that when I run, I get to either talk to friends if someone is with me, pray for extended periods of time, or listen to great music…all of which are rare commodities these days.

   

  My body is holding up and even responding well to the running.  I’m finding that adding physical disciplines to the spiritual ones makes me more aware, cognizant and apt to self-control in every area of my life.  This is a topic I want to pursue further and will likely result in some musings at some later time.

   

  Right now, I see in my life that if I make disciplines out of exercise, eating, prayer, and study that my heart is more attune to and open to active participation in the Kingdom of God.  I’m not talking about imposing bans on good things or indulgences in free things but discipline in all things. 

   

  I would love to hear from any of you who are seeking discipline in physical and spiritual exercise what your thoughts on the subject.  What have you experienced?  Your comments would be helpful for some things I’m writing.  Thanks.

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