_Question:_ What are the best qualities of running as opposed to playing tennis?

Sri Chinmoy: Running reminds us of our inner journey, which is ahead of us. The goal is ahead, and we are running toward our destination. It is a great feeling, which eventually grows into a great achievement. Playing tennis reminds us of being an instrument. The tennis ball is a self-giving instrument, always trying to please us in our own way. Whichever way we want to strike it, the tennis ball surrenders. It is always ready to listen to us, according to our capacity. So tennis reminds us of a divine goal, which is to become a perfect instrument of God and to please God in His own way. And running reminds us of our continuous journey along Eternity’s Road toward the destined Goal. Tennis and running can remind us of two paths toward one goal: they both ultimately reach the selfsame goal, but they reach it from different directions.

From:Sri Chinmoy,AUM — Vol.II-6, No. 7, July 1980, Vishma Press, 1980
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