To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. -Buddha- I wrap my hands around the iron bar. The knurling digs into my palms and I squeeze harder. I take a step and bow under, guiding it onto my back. I squeeze my traps together, creating a platform where the weight and I meet for a few moments, and it sinks into me. I fill my... Read more
We will develope love, we will practice it, we will make it both a way and a basis Buddha-Samyutta Nikaya There seems to be a never ending flood of negative news, social media posts and even inter- relationship gossiping. We hear about the riots in Baltimore, the political mud-slinging with presidential elections on the horizon, hatred over LGBT issues, abortion rights, drought, earthquakes, famine, and the list truly seems to have no end. What else could there possibly be to... Read more
I sit down with a groan. My body is sore from an hour in the garage training with weights, trying to keep my body (formerly known as strong) in semi decent shape. I am achy and exhausted. It has been a long week with no breaks and I am hoping that my daughter decides to take her first nap in 7 days, today. I tuck my legs in, let out a grumble, “Oh man am I sore,” and I... Read more
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