Here’s one of my pleasures…
I recently submitted an essay to try and win some running gear and a chance to have a runner I love be my trail boss on my next big trail run. Well, I didn’t win, but I thought I’d share it with you because we are talking about pleasure, and finishing a long run is one of my favorite pleasures. The prompt was, “What does running help you believe?”
Here’s my essay:
Running helps me believe my thoughts and feelings are valuable. She is the kindest hostess, ushering Thoughts to the brain table, pulling out a chair for Feelings and delicately placing a crisp linen napkin on her lap.
When I take those first few steps, there are many at the door, waiting to be seated. To-Do's is usually first, but he doesn't stay long, giving way to Creativity and Curiosity. Body Thoughts sits at the head, dutifully giving reports. The fire twins, Anger and Rage usually show up loud and bawdy, slamming fists. I quicken my pace. About the time I hit a smooth rhythm, Memories of My Brother strides through the door and everyone else softens in reverence. I grin. My favorite guest. I cry. Just a little. Every time.
Three quarters of the way into the run, Problem Solver brings her maps and plans and slings them wide across the table. She is smart, quick, assertive. I lean in. My thighs and hamstrings ache.
The last mile, Grit brings the heat. And churros. (I love churros.) Grit tells Body Thoughts to layoff the detailed reports. Grit is messy and dirty and fun. Grit gets everyone to their feet. Curiosity and Creativity go home. Anger and Rage pick the music. Memories pumps his fist to Metalica. "Dig, dig, DIG!" they chant.
What does running help me believe? Unlike any other activity in my life, running helps me believe in the value of my mind's guests. She welcomes them with open arms and then encourages them to bid farewell as I round the bend back to my car. I'm left with a clear table, a tired body and an unmatched readiness for life. I believe in me.
Pleasure Club - January 2024.
A group of women dedicated to make pleasure in and outside the bedroom a priority in 2024.
What's included:
(2) 90-minute group sessions with me and all your pleasure-seeking club members on 1/24 and 2/20 at 8:00 pm CST
A pleasure box, curated by me and sent to your home in January. Expect a box chock full of sex and pleasure items you will love and learn how to use in Pleasure Club meetings. This box will be worth over $100 of sex toys, lubricants and other pleasure products
Pleasure Club workbook created to create worthiness around pleasure and manage the personal barriers to pleasure in and outside of the bedroom
Access to "Outercourse - All The Pleasure, None of the Penetration" Webinar Replay available to stream immediately
The Erotic Sandbox Activity available immediately to download
Discount available for friends who join together!
So, who is ready for more pleasure in 2024? Let's go!
SPOTLIGHT
@thetylermerrittproject is a great social media follow for his humility, kindness, and perspective. You won't regret following him!