Soul Centered Running

Do you hear mind chatter while you’re running or walking? Do you tend to think of the things you should be doing instead of running? Do you find it hard to turn off the external stimuli while running? Then what is soul centered running you ask?


Soul Centered Running is learning to turn off all the external stimuli and internal chatter while you are running. This is hard to do for some, especially if you are a very visual person. If your running on the treadmill you can simply hold on to the handles and close your eyes, but if you’re running outside in nature you can't close your eyes, instead focus on the sounds of nature. Then in turn pay attention to your breathing. Take deep breathes and feel the air travel down into your lungs. Start to notice your muscles. How do they feel? Can you feel them working?


When you start paying attention to the internal workings of your physical body, your mind chatter goes away. You are then, at that time, in the moment, in the present. It is when you are in the present moment that you are one with your spirit. It is then that you are soul center running.


You will be surprised at how much you can accomplish when you are soul centered! Leave the past and the future out of the moment and enjoy your run/walk!

Tis the Season to be Grateful!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the USA. This is a day to give thanks, to reflect on what you are grateful for. Every day should be Thanksgiving! Try sitting down in the evening at the end of your day and list 3 things that you are grateful for. This could be difficult after a stressful day, but once you create your gratitude list you will feel the shift of your body and spirit take place.

When you sit down to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, take a moment and give thanks. Thanks for your meal, your family, your life, whatever you can give thanks for. Carry this gratitude forward into every day. Make it a habit to give thanks. Your heart will open up, your stress will decline and you will feel lighter and happier.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Be Still and Listen!

Sounds simple but be still and listen could be very hard to do. To learn to quite your chatter in your head so you can hear your inner guidance. I am still learning how to be still and listen.

Next time you are in your vehicle driving, exercising, or just sitting in your office turn any and all external influences off, like the TV or radio. Close your eyes if you can, if you can't then that is okay just take a few simple deep breathes. Pay attention to each breathe. Focus on breathing in and out. Do this for at least a minute. If the internal chatter starts just dismiss it and focus on your breath.

This mini meditation will help you learn to be still and listen. Try it and let me know how it works for you.