any time will do, I don't mind.
Why should I be frightened of dying?
There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime.
I never said I was frightened of dying."
I'm just sitting in Pearson International Airport in the Maple Leaf Club, chilling out listening to tunes and waiting for my flight. Right now, I'm listening to The Gig In The Sky by Pink Floyd. What an awesome song, ground breaking if you ask me. I may be even bold to say, one of the greatest songs ever written.
There are hardly any lyrics, just the ones listed up top, that's it. The rest of the song is this lady belting out only god knows what. This is the best part of the song; it's totally up for interpretation. Actually, when the time came for recording this masterpiece, she was told to sing about all the troubles in the world. But I can't help but feel something something amazing.
Clare Torry, the beautiful voice in The Great Gig In The Sky
What I think she is singing is something that I feel quite often actually; a sense of power and fulfillment. And in her way, she is screaming freedom for all to hear and feel. You can't help but feel her. It's kind of like, standing alone and just screaming at the top of your lungs without having a care in the world. When you’re done, you feel free and released some much needed stress.
Without a doubt, running is my miracle cure. I have been through alot over the last year and a half, and it's because of running I have not only survived I have thrived. Running is only one part of my overal wellness strategy, but a big one. When I balance it all together, as cousin Leonard would say, "I'm ready for world domination." Lately, life is so uncomplicated and amazing. Lately, all I want to do is scream out like Clare Torry and celebrate my amazing life. And you know what? I don't care who hears and what they think.
Last Week's Total: 52.40km
My Prediction for this week: 40.00km
This Weeks Total: 50.12km
This week was great, I exceeded my expectations. But I did suffer a loss though, I left Saucony Hurricane's up in Massey in my motel room. I got over it pretty quick when I went back to Al's Shoe Warehouse to pick up a new pair of Asics Kayano's. I always wanted to switch back over to Asics, for some time, so this was my chance. I plan to continue running in Saucony's though, they are great road shoes. The Asics are an awesome all around shoe, but I find they work better off road.
I was so excited to run in my new Asics, I set a new Stan World Record for a 10km. I ran it in a staggering 48:05, shattering my previous world record by almost a minute. Not too bad for an old man with a bum knee if you ask me.
Next Week’s Prediction: 40.00km
I'm on the road again this week, going up to Constance Lake for some training with youth as well as a staff retreat. They have me working evenings, so I should be able to make this. If I'm smart, I should be able to beat it. When you have an addiction like I do, you always go out of way to get it in. Because when I do, I feel like I'm flying in the Great Gig In The Sky.
Download the song and crank it loud. It's so powerful.
What is your miracle cure?
What balances you?
4 comments:
Yo Stanster:
I downloaded (very legally) some PINK FLOYD... including your song. I love this song... I just didn't know the name. Good stuff.
This post reminds me of a Don Ross song i really love. Many of his songs don't have lyrics, as his amazing guitar work usually leaves people speechless anyways. Yet, this one song, he doesn't sing any lyrics, but he does sing some sounds. And i absolutely frickin' love the way it sounds. Because sometimes, words don't do justice to our feelings.
Way to go Lenny, I'm happy you enjoy it as much as I do. As they did in Spinal tap, turn it up to 11 baby.
I couldn't agree more Joe. As someone who speaks for a living, I have learned that the best thing I can sometimes do is not say a damn thing and let me actions speak louder than my words.
You remind of that my friend. Your are beautifully ariculate, but the way conduct yourself is so genuine and wonderfully caring, that your words are just the icing on the cake. And your cake already has so many layers of icing. You are such an inspiration to me and many others who are blessed to have you as a friend.
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