I saw them on my walk this morning, the running angels. I saw them twice, I was taken back by their fast pace and strength around Lake Harriet.

Let me explain. I was blessed this morning to see a blind woman runner guided by another female runner. And these two, not a sight to be missed – strong, fast paced, smiles beaming, in sync. It was so cool. You could tell these two knew each other’s rythym innately. The pace was fast, and the blind woman had her head held high with the biggest smile on it. I was in awe, so touched, for a couple of reasons.

First, this is all we need in the world right now. This is a demonstration of heart felt humanity for me. You could tell the runner guiding the blind woman wanted nothing but for this woman to experience strength, collective endurance, joy, happiness. You know the reciprocity of their experience together was fueling them. Their radiance from running together could be felt. What if we treated each of our moments of connection with this kind of commitment? Strong, in pace, with commitment, radiant, beaming with happiness for the experience. What if we did this one relationship at a time?

Then, it reminded me of this experience of life. What if we are being guided, even though we can’t see it, by a force that has set a fast pace, to run with strength, endurance, joy, wide smiles. What if we let ourselves run without seeing, but with unwavering faith in each stride – head held high, heart open, smiles wide in the direction of our next stride.

That’s what I want for myself right now. I don’t know exactly where it’s all headed, but I want to run knowing I’m being guided by a force of love, strength, certainty, conviction – even though I can’t always see the path, I have a strong stride and confidence in my step, head held high, beaming.

Thank you running angels, you have inspired me. With humility, may I go into this week with my head held high, running hard, full of strength, guided by a force I can’t see. May you be blessed running angels for touching my life this morning. I am in gratitude. Love is always at work.