The Universe

I wanted to start first with my 8 mile run today! whoo hoo. I ran the trek to Daniels Park and back. It's a very scenic run with lots of open space and if you're lucky, buffalo. It's basically 4 miles uphill and 4 miles downhill. I stopped twice on the way up; once at the top of the first incredibly steep hill, and another to admire and talk to the buffalo. I managed to average an 11 minute per mile pace, which is about as fast as I've ever been able to run it.

I do a lot of thinking on my runs. Today was mostly my vegan musings. I often think the universe is speaking to me, or at least in tune with my thoughts and energy. During my 1 1/2 hour run, Moby came on three times. That rarely happens, that the same artist will come on that much, and almost right in a row. Moby is a vegan. That was followed by Jack Johnson singing "Where'd All the Good People Go" and U2's "Trying to Throw Your Arms Around the World." Maybe it's my imagination, and maybe I'm stretching it, but I most definitely think at times it's true.

Just last week, I took Fletcher out for a run in the early morning, and noticed the moon. It was a half moon and in a totally different place, a different size, and different shape than it had been just a night ago. I wondered aloud how that happens. So, I go on to work, my boss sits down and starts speaking to me about the phases of the moon. Weird, huh? I had to interrupt him to tell him how weird and magical that was.

Here is my favorite Universe story. Believe it if you will. Years ago, I worked retail selling cell phones. You know the big huge ones that came in briefcases and we called them "car phones". Anyway, I wasn't very good with the customers. Yes, I was one of those bratty sales girls who acts like you are totally bothering me and I have so many important things to do, rather than help you. I would much rather sit around and gab with my friends. Anyway, I started my usual "Um, did you need some help?" with this older lady. She looked me in the eye. Instantly I saw my grandmother in her, who I hadn't seen in at least a few years. Her sparkling blue eyes, and sweet sweet face. My wonderful grandmother. My attitude changed and I was chilled from the connection I felt. It was a short visit, and I don't even know if she bought anything but she left me with a warm feeling. I got a call from my dad later that week, my grandmother had died.

I've got more, but won't bore you with them. It's just to remind myself of the magic there is in the universe if you're still enough to listen.