Shift your mindset to view running as a pathway to personal transformation and self-transcendence, rather than focusing solely on performance, miles, body shape, or calories.
To experience running as an act of transformation, cultivate a ‘soft mind’ by connecting with your heartbeat and spiritual heart, letting these internal energies guide your run instead of external devices or distractions like music.
Go into a morning contemplative practice, such as running, with a loose and soft mind, believing it can be a transformative experience and open yourself to small moments of silence.
Understand that running has the potential to change your perception of yourself and make you a better person, not just a faster one.
Engage in running as a prayer, where your feet connect with Mother Earth and your breath with Father Sky, showing your willingness to work for blessings and aspire to something deeper.
When running, prioritize focus on your breath over concerns about time or distance, allowing for a deeper, more present experience.
Practice finding joy in moments of exertion, recognizing this as a profound secret in both physical and spiritual life, achievable through practice.
When beginning an activity like walking or running, focus on finding enjoyment first, rather than fixating on specific distance or time goals.
If struggling to get active, start very small without a prescribed goal, such as walking down the block or doing one lap, once or twice a day for five days.
Build up your activity levels based on your enjoyment and desire for a deeper, more freeing experience, rather than solely on increasing distance or intensity.
When facing a difficult patch, go for a long walk or run to make problems feel less intense, even if they aren’t immediately solved.
Begin your morning runs by facing East to greet the rising sun, establishing an intentional relationship with nature from the start.
Reframe your perception of running as a celebration of life, which can be easier to feel in nature but is applicable anywhere.
During contemplative practices, avoid letting your mind wander to mundane thoughts like breakfast, as this prevents a transformative experience.
Strip away mental clutter and external distractions during running or walking to allow for a naturally beautiful and intentional experience.
Utilize running as a tool to get closer to your innermost self or a spiritual connection, recognizing its potential beyond physical benefits.
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