Life in the Garden

Matters of Life and Death

Fitness

Every Day is A Winding Road

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Rambling Thoughts:

We’re on hiatus from the undercover assignment and immersed in Japanese culture right now and…stalling another trip to the gym.

Yesterday I kept hearing a little voice whisper, (I think it was the Godfather of Fitness, Jack LaLane!) “Go take a swim, it’d be good for you”. I chose to hit the mute button.

June Cut-off Cash is getting ready to break out and start spending, it’s good for the economy. Can’t wait for the fitness journey.

Speaking of fitness, we’re trying to get that way, which is a complete lifestyle contradiction. Might try to shape up this blogging exercise as well. I might make Fridays a Fitness Free-for-All. I think it compliments dying very well. Don’t you?

Keep the lights on! Let’s light up 2007 all the way to the end.

Happy New Year!

And fade.

The Rhythm of the Breath

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Nutty week in the garden: Friday Yoga was a gift. The best. My teacher has introduced a style of seamless breathing that helps quiet the mind and relax the body. I find myself using it when I start to feel anxious. Usually I picture a figure eight as I concentrate on a smooth inhale and exhalation. Today, as we focused on the breath, this image came to my mind.

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I used the shape of the Infinity urn pendant to guide my breath. Sounds crazy, but today my mind was unusually active. I decided I must have this urn necklace in gold. Not to use as an urn, but to remind me to breathe.
Today’s tip for better living: Stretch your side body!

Mental Clarity

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Shaking off the fog known as carbo loading and trying to stay focused for the end of the year push. We’re evaluating our mission and getting ready for the tax man. A whirlwind year, yet a slow and painful progress.

Found this little tidbit buried in the archives:

1. Guard your time. Make all your spare time positive.

2. Read more than you watch TV.

3. Make positive selections. This includes people who try to discourage you. Usually, they are miserable people who are jealous of your dedication.

So as we drift in and out of consciousness….Let’s focus on the matter at hand, like remembering to bring clean underthingies to the gym. Earlier this week I had to go commando and wear my sweaty bra home.

Stinky.

Undercover Assignment

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Life is strange right now.

The current undercover assignment is both amusing and frustrating.

Here’s what I can reveal.

There are an alarming number of humans on the streets at 4:30 AM jogging, walking, and biking. Also, the brightest star is visible in the eastern sky at that hour. It is Hamal? Or Venus perhaps? Please advise. It’s blinding!

Three Beautiful Things:

    1. Sunrise at 7:00-ish.
  1. Sunglasses at 7:30 AM.
  2. Starting to enjoy the ride.

Intensive morning shot of D. Might help with the SAD.

Assimilation:

I’m learning how to “swipe” after 20 years of not punching a clock.

Khaki is not my color, but allows me to blend into the masses.

Sometimes a strict dress code can be good.

“30 Seconds & Break.” Translation: (and today’s tip) Keep the chatter to a minimum. This is an interesting concept, but not widely practiced where I come from.

Note to self: need a CPR refresher and instruction on how to use defibrillator.

Bottom line: It’s all good! Have a great week!

Confessions of a Small Bidnez Owner

On a recent undercover assignment in the WORLD of the living, we attended our first staff meeting in three years. Scheduled at 3 PM, we burned two precious hours on attendance, and determining the color khaki.

Not Stone. Khaki.

In my other world, we’re a small company.

Lately, our meetings haven’t been as productive.

The best part? Morning staff meetings on the lawn with Me, Myself and I.

“Present!”

Meet our Advisory Team: Shad and Rock.

“Present!”
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Me: This morning’s agenda….

A-Team: Let’s play ball!

Me: That sounds good, but let’s get serious a minute and think!

A-Team: About?

Me: Cash Flow, streamline distribution….my next great idea.

A-Team: We’d rather sniff a pole.