Starting to Feel the Addiction of Life

I'm starting to feel like I NEED to run. During the week I think about it constantly and yearn to go to any destination. Lately, concerts have been consuming our lives. Don't get me wrong, I love my job and that i get to educate young people on how to become great musicians and human beings. I can not trade that in for the world. At the same time I feel that I have to release myself outside of the music world and focus the other part of my life that makes me happy.

I'm very blessed to be able to have such a wonderful wife who introduced me to the sport of running 8 years ago and supports me every time I go out there. Our prayer is that our children will share the same passion for music and running or sports in general.

I feel the 5 things in life that mold a person are these 1. their relationship with God. 2. Their family. 3. Healthy relationships with friends and strangers. 4. Music. 5. Sports.

All of these have helped me stay focused in life. I can't do anything without God's grace. I can not be the man I am without my loving wife, son, and next child. I feel full of joy when I talk to my friends about any issues and especially when I meet new people. I feel we can always make a difference to others, especially if you don't know them. A smile and hello can change a persons minute, day, or even life. Music targets every emotion of the soul. Happy, sad. angry, etc. Sports, whichever sport you choose, can clear the mind and cleanse the body. I have never ended a run and said that I would never do that again. The opposite actually happens. I try to go further then the time before and push myself harder.

This in tern brings out the competitor in me that God puts in everyone. Everyone wants to win at something. Some are good at winning and losing and some have a sour attitude about both. It's all perspective. I just pray that I always have the right perspective and I can be able to teach others the same!