I Successfully Let That Shit Go! (At Least For a Day)

​I did it. Or at least I nearly did. I committed my day to practice in order to detach from the over- activity that I have lately fallen victim to. I spent the morning in meditation and immersion, ate lunch, took a shower, and then went for a walk.

That's the weirdest part of all. I went for a walk.

I did not wear a Fitbit. I did not track my heart rate or miles. I just went for a walk outside in the sunshine.

I listened to the sound of the squirrels in the dry leaves, and the wind passing through the corn stalks. I felt the sun and looked at my lovely country landscape. I let my mind wander and, then brought it back to my mantra. I ended my walk browsing through my garden and sitting by the creek in my own backyard, both places I have been completely ignoring as of late. I felt compelled to do a little bit of clean up, but I tried not to get too involved in the to-do list of the 25 action items that need to take place before winter hits my landscape.
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It took some effort, oddly enough. It took some effort to not exert effort. To not get caught up in my regular routine of running around until I completely burn out and crash. I know tomorrow will be different because I'm back on the job, teaching two classes in a row, running errands, etc. But I know I did something kind for myself today, and I hope the lightness I feel right now will carry me through the tougher parts of my day, and remind me that it's ok to slow down.