Morning Walks

It's amazing how morning walks elevate me beyond the crush of the world. I know people always say that when you have too much to do, exercise... but for me, that's counter intuitive. It feels like I should just work harder and faster to catch up... but then my body forces me out the door and the next thing I know, I am full of energy and much more peaceful. Now, given the fact that I meditate for an hour a day already, one would think that I would be peace-d out all the time. But I'm not. My life is intense-- and yes, I make it that way. I have a lot to give and despite what any one might say, I am not going to reincarnate for another round... I'm getting it all in this time. That's why I plan to live to 165, by then I figure, I'll have it all done...

Do you remember that movie "Micheal" with John Travolta as the archangel? I am like that sometimes... dumping sugar on my already frosted cereal... I revel in each and every human emotion. I wring them out for whatever they are worth because someday, after I'm 165, I will forgo all of that and be chill.

On my walks, I listen to Kathy Smith. Not because I need her to tell me how to walk, but I need that musical beat to keep me on track or I find that I have stopped somewhere and I am staring at a beautiful tree that has just burst it's buds... or a neighbor has rearranged their yard and it's breath-taking. The music keeps my feet moving so my mind will stop thinking. The muscles pump out all that stored tension and my stride lengthens and soon I am loping along with my thoughts floating across my mind like clouds on a windy day, just color and shadows.

Right about then, I'm feeling the love. My heart begins to glow golden green and I smile taking such pleasure in my body and the beautiful earth... I let that love shower out onto the people and homes that I pass and I bless each one. I wish for each person in my neighborhood peace, love and joy. I wish them prosperity and whatever riches they may desire. My thoughts extend out to my family and friends and I hold each in my heart for a moment to wish with them their heart's deepest desires and my thoughts fly higher. Pretty soon, my whole neighborhood and town has been blanketed by love and I envision the world tenderly cradled in my heart. That beautiful blue planet that is so very precious to me....

And then I'm back in my front yard, and I know I live a blessed life.... all because I take morning walks.