That's what I keep telling myself as I roll up my mat after little over (or under) 30 minutes of practice. In the past, I would have constituted what I just did as a warm up to begin my practice. Today, it *is* all I can think of to do without … [Continue reading]
this is newt
The California newt (Taricha torosa) On my 2nd to last run I passed this little guy. Everything I passed seemed new, fascinating, and photo-worthy that day, as always seems to be when I am able to get out and run so infrequently. As you might … [Continue reading]
two steps forward, abiet timidly
Slowly, very slowly, I am feeling improvement. I proceed forward, however timidly, like a young deer setting foot out in an open field. I know I am vulnerable to another backwards spiraling. I just can't afford that. I take two step forward, and hold … [Continue reading]
rolling out the mat
For the first time in several days, I rolled out my mat. With compassion and awareness, I began moving from one resting pose to another. When I felt my tendon pull, I relaxed body and mind, then moved my focus to my breathing. I didn't force, didn't … [Continue reading]
Morning Abstraction
Well, the cortisone injection was likely placed somewhere other than the offending abnormality. In other words, it didn't work. Though mild, I have many abnormalities. I suspect the majority of the population does. But we move along down our paths … [Continue reading]