Everyday I ask the loving voice of wisdom, which dwells in our hearts and in this world: “What would you have me know today?” And then I listen. This is what I heard one day, not long ago…

From elsewhere:

“Every step and every strain and hard breath and heart pump is an investment in tomorrow morning’s strength.” (Terry & Renny Russell, On the Loose, I think)

In my mind, I responded:

Ok. Then I’ll walk on.
Though I’m done living for perpetual tomorrows.
I need to be absolutely clear what it is that I’m up to, because doubts creep and there is no such thing as a clear path.
Only the path as it is. Often jumbled.
And knowing why I’m walking helps.

Are you there, my why?

From my heart, I heard:

I am the walk.

My mind:

So, tomorrow’s strength isn’t the why that I’m after?
So, strength is a by-product then?

My heart:

Yep. Strength is a by-product.
And a young man’s game.

You’re already strong.
Whenever you’re doing what you’re here to do—no matter your pace, no matter the stretch of your stride—you’re moving with strength.

Trust that your heart will pump, your blood will flow, to feed the next step you need to take.
And take it.

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