The power of now

​"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle delves into the idea of living in the present moment, shedding the burdens of the past and anxieties about the future. It emphasizes the profound peace and enlightenment that can be found by fully immersing oneself in the 'now.' It's not a light read—or listen, in my case. I've been at it for 6 months now, as most of the concepts expressed cause internal churn and turmoil of emotions.

Luckily for me, running provides an ideal platform to practice "the power of now." Even before tackling this book, I was aware that running served as my moving meditation, a chance to experience the present moment in all its raw, unfiltered beauty—mainly because the mental chatter and clutter automatically turn off after a few hours! This book has helped me understand why that is important and appreciate the many unreal structures my mind puts in place.

This morning, perhaps affected by the lack of coffee, catching myself was easier than usual. I celebrate this little victory and also wonder, what if I could run like this during long races? To what extent would that silence the perception of discomfort, fatigue, cold, heat, hunger, thirst, ...