Never underestimate the power of quality verses quantity. Two miles can be just as good as three. In fact, today, my greatest inspirations came when I said, “Screw the destination” and decided to turn around early. Only then did I receive a download of ideas; only then did I relax into the beauty of my surroundings. Life is funny that way. It seems to say, “You take the time to relax and go easy on yourself, and I’ll support you 100%.”
I won’t forget the sight of mist rising up from the hot springs, or the hint of sulfur that peppered the air, but I can easily forget the miles forgone which I gave in exchange for my presence in that moment.
Sometimes our bodies will say “Let’s go!” And at others, “Just go slow!” By tuning in and respecting its needs, we can have more energy to be with beautiful things. Life is a journey, not a destination, and today this realization came when I decided to turn around early. A lot can happen in just two miles… when you show up fully.