Walking In The Woods with the Husband + The Doggies
Today I did what I have not been able to do for what seems to be months, many months, which is to go walking in the woods. This act is a complete joy of my heart. I think it must stem from the fact that my father was a forester for the Federal Government's Fish and Wildlife Department and we were all brought up walking in the woods where we would be given instruction on what the names of trees were, mushrooms, (Dad always said it takes two to research mushrooms. One to eat the mushroom and one to take notes, teehee). fern names, all sorts of wonderful times were had while walking in the woods as children with him. I love him for his love of doing this with us.
Today it was the same way. We all packed into the car and drove up to Pine Point Park in Stillwater. It is a lovely park which is the beginning of the Gate Way Trail, but this part of the park is rarely used by walkers or hikers, but is used by horseback riders, which is fun. Anyway, I was able to feel, smell, and hear the crunch of the dry leaves under my feet and got to watch my dogs running all over the woods and jumping over downed trees! I also had such a nice bonding session with my husband. We walk and talk. Or more accurately, he walks and I talk! I usually see an owl or two while I am in this particular section of the woods, but today, no such luck. Maybe Tuesday. I plan on going again on Tuesday after my doctor's appointment with Jane Wilkens. I will keep you posted on all owl sightings.
I truly believe that I was able to hike today because of the energy clearing that I did last Saturday and because of the new medications that I am taking which are not as hard on me, and the fact that I am doing my PT and getting stronger all the time. I did wear my corset while I walked and it was a good thing to do. I also knew my time limitations and the distance I could walk. I did not want to over do and then feel terrible tomorrow. So, things are good and I am very happy about it. Now, it's off to make an anti-inflammatory recipe dinner for us and curl up on the sofa and watch a movie with my family.
It doesn't get much better than this. And I used to think life had to be so much bigger and badder and busier. Boy was I ever wrong!! Life is sweet when it is slowed down and the focus is on family, our animal family, and our friends. I am learning so much!!
Go take a walk if you want your endorphins to kick in too. Boy is that every fantastic. Who needs to take anti-anythings when you have a body that wants to make you feel good all by itself!! I am absolutely convinced that the body/mind connection is essential for optimal health. I am more than ever before determined to seek out and understand this connection and do the best I can every day to help my body help itself. Knowing God is crazy about me (and you too by the way) makes me feel really, really good inside.
Have a lovely evening. Smell the dry leaves when you are outside next. It is intoxicating!
Namaste----Robin
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