MIHP Think Tank Brainstorms… Movement Training Specialists

“Listening”

As I was preparing to leave the office yesterday, Sherry (my boss) informed me that I have had many hits on my Think Tank Blog, even though I have not even posted one yet! She stated that  " This must mean that many are interested in my thoughts."  I think this was just her kind way of saying "when are you going to sit your butt down and post a blog?"

I knew what was holding me back from preparing this first blog.  I had read many other blogs, and found them to be heart-filled, although some brief, they were expressions of individualism, away from the objective information that I am used to supplying for newsletters.  Why did I fear this form of writing?  Well I realized today that my fear came from the fact that lately I have not taken the time to stop and listen to my heart or mind. I have been guilty as many others of getting so caught up in the busyness of life.... working, taking care of kids, household chores, etc..... that this noise had somehow hindered my ability  to listen to my heart and mind.

Well this morning I was blessed with a very rare opportunity to take a run through Dodge Park on a absolutely beautiful crisp fall morning, where the colors were brightened by the sun shining through the trees, and the running of the river was in rhythm with all the other sounds of nature.   I began to think about the book I read last week "The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life" by Amby Burfoot (I highly recommend this book).  Mr. Burfoot dedicated an entire chapter to "Listening"and capturing the sounds of the internal world.  In this chapter he questions the need runner's have to wear headphones while they run.  Why would they want to listen to the world around them?  He states that "we cannot learn without listening, we cannot emphathize without listening, and we cannot make good decisions without listening to both heart and mind."  So now that I have reconnected with my heart and mind, I look forward to posting future blogs and welcome you to pass these blogs on to others. And please share your thoughts with me.  And while you await the next blog, please take the time to "listen" to the sounds of the season!

Tracy Ryckaert