Morning Glory

"It's remarkable how often the real problem is not what happened, but how it was communicated."

Good day, seekers of the sublime and the steadfast. Let us embark on a narrative journey through an early morning trail run, where the whispers of the forest reveal truths as profound as a jazz solo.

Imagine the dawn breaking over Mangamahoe, the first light filtering through the trees as I lace up my running shoes. The air is crisp, the world still in slumber, and each step on the trail is a note in the symphony of my training for those long trail races. The forest, a silent partner, communicates in its own ancient language.

As I ran, I pondered the essence of communication, the subtle art of conveying truth. It's not the stumble on a root or the unexpected ascent that defines the run, but how I respond and adapt. The trail speaks in challenges, and I answer with resilience.

Consider my conversations with my children, guiding Jukka through the complexities of electronic circuits or encouraging my daughter's artistic endeavors. The message, more than the moment, shapes their journey. It's the clarity of guidance, the patience in instruction, that matters most.

In life, as in the forest, the path may twist and turn unexpectedly. It's our communication with ourselves, our loved ones, and our goals that truly shapes our experience. So, as I completed my run, breathing in the morning's promise, I carried this lesson forward: Speak with intention, listen with care, and let your actions be a harmonious response to the world’s ever-changing rhythm.