Truth And Solitude

From Elaine Spencer

(Her pace) was slower than what I wanted, so I attempted to speed up but then found myself slowing down as I listened to her loud rhythmic walking. I took a breath, and through the loud beating, I heard and felt my own, softer footsteps. I shifted my focus to my own steps and felt the pace I desired. As I did this, I sped up, and within a few minutes, was far enough away that her rhythmic sound was no longer a distraction. Sometimes we are surrounded by…