Bizah Goes for a Run

Bizah put his good robe to the side and donned a shorter white one.  He was ready to get running.

The fifteen minutes were tough for him from start to finish.  All he could do was think about not tripping , how much his knees hurt, and how his lungs burned.

When he got back he was met by his Master, who was smiling.  

“Bizah, I hear that you are starting to exercise your body every day.”

“Yes, but Master, I’m wondering if that is wise now.  When I ran today, I wasn’t mindful at all.  All I could do was feel the aching in my body and watch out for stones so that I wouldn’t trip over them.  I didn’t pay attention to the beauty of the trees or the sounds of the birds and insects.  If I keep running, I will give up the greater portion – my  contemplation of nature.”

“Bizah, nature will still be there to contemplate after you have finished your run each day.  And if you keep it up, there will come a time when you will not be running: you will be run.  Then you can move quickly and also be still inside to not only take in the beauties of nature but also feel the beauty of your own magnificent form.”

“But Master….”  

“No excuses now, Bizah.  This practice will be a very good one for you.”