The lake is all placid,
As winter is in its core
It’s reflecting the mountain
Blue, white and snow
Then comes a flock
Which ripples the shore
Causing a beautiful wave
And colors galore
The birds fly as one
Catching the worm in the sun,
Reflecting the happiness
And celebrating as one.
Sometimes ripples are beauty
As are the calm
We need the other
To appreciate the one
When I was young,
I played a song,
And whoever heard it
Always got me wrong,
They said I didn’t care,
They said I was astray
Little did they try
To see what lay bare,
The song gave a name
To the pain I felt inside
When words were hard to come
To the broken hearted boy
So please listen deep
For it may be a cry for help
Reach out your hand
Ask if you’re alright.
It’s easier to gossip
Cause you never know
Behind the loud music
Is a scared little soul.
I’m driving on the highway,
Running late for school,
Up ahead is a car,
Slowing my pace down.
I’m a busy mom, you know,
Taking the burdens heavy,
Off going to save the world
In such a frenzy.
Shouting at the driver,
Explicates come out,
Like the world is stopping,
From me charging on
Sitting in the back seat,
Watching my every move,
Is my little girl
Learning the fact of life.
I could have made it
A much more fun ride,
We could discuss the day,
Or any fun thought
It would have made me calmer,
And made it fun
The little girl would have learnt
How to deal with the world
Everyday we touch lives,
Sometimes unknown to us,
So live with intention
Of making it better.
I’m running through the streets,
Fear gripping my body,
Screaming like a maniac,
Trying to get free
Behind me is a puppy,
Looking up with loving eyes,
Trying hard to understand,
What this human wants,
I just need to stop running,
Letting a moment go by,
Looking deep into the puppy’s eyes
And seeing the love shine,
Love comes in all ways,
We just have to recognize,
To look around and grab
It’s sweet loving touch.
I had a epiphany today. I worked a long day and came home with a tension headache. Did I rest? No. I started cooking dinner right away. Then my stomach started cramping. Felt nauseous and weak. But came out of the bathroom and went right to doing dishes.
What was my mind doing all this time? It was alternating between telling myself ‘ I can’t go on’ and ‘feeling pity and blaming everything’.
But then I realized that all my pain was not stopping me from doing what I always do. Why was my mind trying the sob story? If I really wanted to I should just lie down. Otherwise stop mental games and finish my tasks anyways.
Right after I thought of it, my whole being changed. My headache was still there, but my body stopped feeling weak. I could actually rest feeling a bit lighter all over.
I realized I am strong. I plow through a lot. It’s time to give myself credit for it. Stop talking down to yourself. You are what you think you are. Be better.
When fear grips the town
And we all bunker down
Scared of all the news
And of people around
The brave ones rise
And show us all
What compassion is all about
Just by their actions
I thank you dear people
Who are working so hard
To take care of the needy
And keep them safe
Thank you for being
The shining light around
Your kindness matters
Today and everyday
Woke up in the morning
To see a blanket of white
Which made the view out the window
A very pleasant sight
But felt something was missing
As the day went by
Was waiting for the familiar sounds
That came after a snowfall
The kids sledding through slopes
And building snow forts
Just throwing snowballs
And screaming as they ran
Kids have all grown up
And live their own lives
Snow day has just become
A day to relax some
As I took out my shovel
And cleaned up my driveway
A small tear fell down
For the days gone by
I never wanted to run long distance ever. Whenever my friends asked me if we could run one, I was like ‘I’m too old’. Then one fine day last October a friend asked me if we run the Rock and Roll Marathon in June next 2017(next year) I was like okay. Did not think much, but felt having a goal would make me work out better and lose weight.
I purchase the tickets on sale which was half the reason for getting them. But then it really hit me. I told myself i can always back out if needed so why not give it a try.
I searched the internet and found a 15 week training which sounded okay. And at this point I had many more weeks than 15. Usually you have 4 hours to finish the half marathon, and as i could mostly walk 15 min/ mile i could do it at my current pace. I wanted to finish the marathon, did not care about the time.
I started doing a run/ walk model for a 5K ( 3.2 miles). I ran exclusively outdoors and only once every weekend. I did work out in the gym on weekdays and ran on the treadmill for half hour 2 times a week.My shins hurt bad on the treadmill but not on outdoor run.
A colleague of mine who runs Half Marathons all the time told he could coach me.3 main things stood out
1. Good Shoes
Invest some time in a runner’s store to find out what shoes fit your sole. My shin pain totally stopped once I wore the correct shoes.
2. Stretching the muscles
The IT band and Knees stretches were essential to keeping my knees in good shape
3. Fuel
This becomes more important as the distances get longer. There are a few brands that give energy within 10mins.
When I started running longer distances, the mile 2-3 were the most miserable for me. I usually hurt and many a times have stopped running that day. Then one day I decided to push through that and see what happens. By mile 4 all pain disappeared as Cortisol kicked in and the sense of exhilaration that it gave me was unforgettable. That is what i guess got me hooked. My favorite music was also my biggest friend. The running cleared my mind and I feel its making a better more tolerant person. A stronger person both physically and mentally.
I did not lose any weight. As running needs high carbs to keep energy up, you will need to replenish them. I toned mainly my legs ( yay!).
Everyday to work I go,
Whether it’s rain or snow.
Sometimes happy but often not,
Grudgingly on my lot.
I board the shuttle waiting there,
Welcomed by a smile aware,
Always with a broad grin,
To melt away your troubles within.
He makes a ride a little fun,
For a moment to enjoy the sun,
To get to our usual abode
To get along with our chores
Sometimes I wonder if he’s happy,
Sometimes I wonder what he thinks,
Riding to pick up some people,
Everyday to and fro.
But whatever emotion he has
He doesn’t let it show.
And opens with a wide grin.
Everytime you load.
With life’s ups and downs,
Everyday tussling along,
A little smile of welcome,
Makes a day better come…
Happiness is walking in frigid cold
Bundled up from tip to toe
Feeling the air hit your face
When the rest of you is warm
Happiness is seeing a frozen puddle
And trying to step on it
Only to break the thin ice
To a hundred pieces
Happiness is when the first snow flake
Settles on your face
And cuddles you with it’s touch
With anticipation for more
Happiness is when the white blanket
Embraces the world around you
And you feel the crunch
With every step you take
Happiness is enjoying the little things
That nature brings us
Today and everyday
With a whole heart
Musings 