Cramp

I was running today, but did not drink enough water.  My hamstring cramped after a while.  It is the body's way of saying, "You don't give me enough fuel?  I will shut down."  I had to stop my run.  If I don't listen to my body, I suffer.

Is it not the same way with the soul or spirit within?  If I don't pay it enough attention with some kind of prayer, quiet time, meditation, reflection, the soul will get "cramped." How will I know?  I will become restless, irritable or discontented.  That will put a cramp into my day!  And into all those around me too.