"We all must
flee from reality at some point in our lives for it is a monster which easily,
and with evident relish, crushes and devours us. Our methods of escape are as
varied as the beautiful diversity which characterizes our personhood. Some run
away to dark places where the threat of shame forces them to cherish secrecy
and fear exposure. Others run to the light and luxuriate in acceptable types of
relaxation, pleasuring themselves with permissible pursuits. No matter the
condition of the path nor the destination at its inevitable end, we make gods
of all for we are fallen people who delight in ignorance and rebellion.
Constantly avoiding, or worse deliberately eschewing the true source of peace
and happiness for pathetic and often dangerous counterfeits."
Lovesick
prologue
It
takes courage to stand, face and fight the enemy when running away is easier.
It takes perseverance to run the race of life when quitting is easier. Whether
you are running towards something, or running away from something, it is hard.
Running hurts. It’s demanding.
I
run for my health, and although I’ve been doing it for years, and have managed
to maintain a modicum of fitness and keep my weight under control, it is still
painful; it isn’t fun. I need discipline to do it, but I have a reason to
continue and so I do. In life I persist through pain as well because I want to
get to the finish line knowing that I ran hard.
Running
in one direction necessarily means running away from another. Some things and
some people in our lives will be left behind. Regardless of intentions, and
irrespective of other people’s perspectives, sometimes we need to run away.
Sometimes, running away is the wisest course of action we can take. Sometimes.
Have you ever chosen to run away? How'd it turn out for you?
Photo source and recommended further reading:
http://melissaspoelstra.com/run-for-your-life/
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