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Running Happy =)

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Brooks has a cool catch phrase: "Run Happy". I have been a long-time fan of Brooks and a big believer in the idea of running happy - discovering the little things (and big things) that make us smile along our running adventures. While the idea of "Run Happy" always appealed to me, it has been a long time since I truly ran for the love of running. I have been caught up in the "9-5" of work and the crazy drives that accompanies my job. There were recent instances that brought back this "Run Happy" spirit to me: 1. Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Pacer Meeting: I am volunteering as a pacer for a half marathon in the fall and the pacer program is sponsored by Brooks. When I arrived, I was greeted by a slew of friendly faces and exciting individuals. Just being there and hearing them talk made me itch to run again. It was like a breath of fresh, "Run Happy" air! 2. Yesterday's spontaneous run: Yesterday I had to get to m

Surrendering Anger with Humility

Last Thursday at Harvest Young Adults, we continued our series "Taking Care of Each Other" with a session called "Surrendering Anger with Humility". Anger has been an issue I never thought I had, since I often ignore issues or suppress my emotions. I later realized that this too is a form of anger. Here are some lessons I learned to become emotionally fit by understanding and handling anger God's way. Four questions to ask when someone is angry 1. What was going on? 2. What did you do? (response) 3. What were you thinking? 4. What were you really looking for? (Getting to the heart issues) When you're angry, consider: - What idols are being messed with on your life? Eph 5:26 - What do I want so much I'm willing to kill for it? Anger inside the heart is murder - What are the heart issues? Anger usually masks other emotions (e.g. fear) Ephesians 4:31-32 - no room for anger in the Christian life Bitterness is like a weed s