Well well well

...it seems that I am not the only slacker. What's going on ladies?! I was just thinking to myself, "my gosh, I haven't blogged since's Shanna's b-day!" Well neither have you guys! I hope that you are doing the physical work.I am...mostly. I wasn't exactly sweatin', but I went for a very pleasant walk in the field behind our house today. I walked to the creek and sat beside it. I picked up 3 rocks and placed them in a pile in front of me. I picked up the first rock and put all my anger, and frustrations, and any other feelings that were heavy and unpleasant, and I visualized them going into the rock, and threw the stone into the running stream. Then I picked up the second stone and I loaded it up with all my fear and worry and resentments. Tossed that one in. Stone number three. Everything else that I had missed, any lingering negative baggage. Tossed it in. I walked away feeling light on my feet, grateful for my life, and enjoying the warmth of the sunshine as the clouds passed by.

Yesterday's movement was my very first Nia class. Shanna and I attended with a couple of European gals. The class is being offered free by a southern girl, Areah. She's a sweet mama of five, who loves to dance and is getting her master's in counseling. Jude came to the class too. He had fun watching everyone boogie through the big mirrors. It was in the old gymnasium on campus, in a beautiful brick building. It was an awesome way to spend 60 minutes. We danced and moved to the music and the rhythyms of our bodies. We confronted feelings of shyness,inadequecy and self judgement. We moved our bodies in ways that felt smooth and comfortable. We released tension and apprehension. I sure look forward to next Thursday!

So that brings us back to Wednesday. On Wednesday I went to yoga with Chris and offered many of the asanas up to the three ladies! We're doing great! Love ya!

Shanna's b-day. Not going to lie...I slacked a litte on the work-out part. I spent the day moving about but I didn't actually dedicate a full 30 minutes to us. However, as I swept the kitchen floor, I did it mindfully and dedicated it to mom, offering my prayers and best wishes her way. As I vacuumed, I prayed for my dear sister Shanna,etc. So although I haven't been consistently blogging and working out for 30 minutes each day, I am incorportaing something valuable into my daily life. I'm taking ordinary activities and turning then into an opportunity to pray, and heal, and send love. I hope to continue spending each moment as a prayer.