Dew and Universe Juice

I had my best run this morning.  Not the fastest of times, not the easiest of effort. But the all-round best.  
     It started with the usual dread last night.  "Do I really want to get up early? Is it worth losing an hour and a half of sleep?  Will my shins cramp up like last time?"   
     But despite trying to avoid it, I went to bed on time, setting out my clothes and tennis shoes.  And having made a Facebook status about it, I knew I'd have friends to hold me accountable.  So I was ready.  I actually woke up easily and anticipated the great feeling that only comes after accomplishing a challenging workout.  
     With my coffee freshly made and mp3 player cranked I drove out to the park.  (yes, coffee.)  After a bit of a warm-up, I took off.  In my new trail running shoes, I got to take some paths instead of just the pavement around the loop.  So nice to wind through the trees and the grasses.  The loop is 1 1/2 miles.  I always do 2 laps, but I take a coffee break between.   :)  
     I should keep a towel in the car though.  The sweat was already dripping on my forehead that early in the morning.  The second lap started easily enough. I took the same trails laced behind the pavement.  My time was looking good to finish this lap in a quicker time than the first.  My energy was high, though fatiguing as I came to the end.  I made it back to the car hot, breathless, and sweaty gross.  With no towel, I had already used the last of the McDonald's napkins. 
     I walked in circles a bit to cool down but to no relief.  Pulling out the mp3 player with its pumped up music, I tried to slow myself.  I flopped onto a bench to try and catch my breath.  But as I let my gaze wander I noticed the ground.  The grass looked so plushy.  Still in the shade, that grass was covered in thick, sparkling dew.  I stood up, still overheated, leaving my sweat angel on the bench.  
     It was time to get home.....  Kids would need milk poured.....  Brian would need sent out the door with his coffee for work..... Everything in the house would need my attention......   
     But I couldn't help myself.  I dropped down into the plushy grass.  The dew was so unbelievably refreshing  Stretching out on my back I could feel my skin instantly cooling.  I turned over to my belly side letting my face rest in the earth.  My heart rate came down, slow breathing returned. The sweat rinsed away.  On my back again,  I drank in this experience.  I felt renewed, peaceful, strong.  Now I was ready to face the rest of the day. 


     It was only after standing up and looking at myself that this very spiritual moment came to an end.   I was now covered head to toe in grass bits.  I really do need to keep a towel in the car.