3.0 miles: My brain tends to be one that has a difficult time turning off. For those who know me, they know this bears some truth. But whilst running today, I was reminded of the importance of thinking but also the importance of thinking outside of you. I asked a lot of questions during my run like: "Why did that child say THAT at that specific time?" or "Why did that particular student do "x, y and z" a specific way? Or, more recently entering into my mind: "Why did my own mother decide to go into education, why is she still there and what hopes does she have for the future?" I think sometimes (I know I am guilty of this) we tend to surpass questions and just talk about the new and exciting things that are happening in our lives (because perhaps we don't see that person very consistently.) However, it's always important to realie that conversation involved just as much active listening and questioning as it does actually conversing. And sometimes silence is good because it forces you to think about your voice and where it actually plays into in this beautiful and complex world called life. Don't be afraid to sit in silence. But also don't be afraid to think outside of you. Your day is important but another's day is probably more important and deserves a listening ear. Try not to cross over converesation that perhaps does not need to be said. Say only what is needed.