May

I probably should have been born in May, although, if I were also celebrating a birthday in May, I may just have too much to celebrate. Here's why:

May = National Speech and Hearing Month and National Runner’s month

Not that I practice either of those things on a professional level… yet.

However, to share a little more of my perspective on the world: I love studying speech and language and I love to run.

I will dedicate this post to May and to the reasons why I feel so drawn to running and to speech-language pathology.

Speech-Language Pathology

I study speech and language because communication is SO interesting! Think about how different your world would be if you could not convey your beautiful thoughts or ask your interesting questions. We begin communicating at such an early age, it's quite remarkable- I could really talk about this for ever. (Good thing I get a life time to practice it!)

My interest in speech and language increases with every class that take. Learning how to be an active helper in people's lives to help them to be able to convey their emotions, thoughts, and concerns in a communicative way lights something inside me, sets a spark, makes me feel...alive.

So, Happy Better Speech and Language Month! I hope share more about my opinions and experience in this field in the future, get ready...

to learn more about topics of speech and hearing: www.asha.org

Running

Some people get it- some people understand why someone would want to be up at 6:30 to make it into the park before having to get ready for class. Others just think we are out of our minds. What do I think? I think that running is, well, running can be a truly beautiful, often times painful gift.

Running teaches me about myself (my physical self, my emotions, how food affects me), about the city I live in, and about being human.

The grace I receive from running is the grace to understand my human body, its limitations, and the power of my body to overcome its obstacles- no matter if its a leg cramp or a heart that doesn't quite beat to a convenient rhythm.

It doesn't have to be a competitive thing, it doesn't have to be for speed or distance- it just has to be for you. So, for me- it is for learning and for experiencing life and my humaness more fully.

Want to go for a run?

Additionally, May is the Month of Mary- I really don't have time to go into my relationship with Mary...but that's another great thing about this month.

Here's to celebrating everday of May!