Sunday, November 07, 2004

Random Thoughts while Running.

So after a hectic week of papers and tests, I finally got to go run a few miles. I decided this time out that I wanted to run a real 4 lap/mile track (everyone that hits up Carmichaels indoor track knows what i'm talking about).

Anyhow... As I ran, thoughts came to mind like they always do when I run, and I started to reminisce about running in middle and high school. I began to think about how I would encourage my child in sports. I feel personally that I've gained many useful skills and lessons from sports. With a belief that most children become what their parents expect them to be, the question of how to encourage your child without forcing them to do stuff?

...Also been on the mind is the issue of sharing your thoughts. Do you gain by sharing your thoughts or do you lose by sharing thoughts? This is something I've pondered because it seems that people formulate opinions and want to categorize you (especially with politics). For myself, it seems that your thought process is exactly what the title says it is, a process. But then should you not express your thoughts until you've reached your conclusion or should you share your thoughts in hope to have another person check your thinking. When I say check your thinking I think of it like someone proof reading your paper. Not in hopes to change your thoughts but make sure they are clear and well thought.

Anyways....Random I know.

1 comment:

Meggie said...

Do you have a kid? Is that why you are pondering this?