This I believe
NPR has this cool segment in which people write an essay regarding a strong belief of theirs. Well, I'm neither an English major nor strong writer. However, my essay would start woefully predictably like this: I believe in marathons . Yes, this cliche, grueling sporting event still evokes the strongest of emotions in me. It is not a race I would recommend for everyone to try. Nevertheless, each person can benefit from it in different ways. One can stand and watch lithe runners string together twenty-six 4:48 miles. Yup, you read that right. You stand right on the street and not even hear them run by you. They seem more gazelle than struggling human. I will never attain that kind of grace. I love seeing it manifest in others. On the other side, one can sit hours after the laurels have been distributed and watch moments of deeply personal triumph. I have watched people slowly cross the line with cheering friends and family. Their faces show power gained in the battle ove...