What determines health and a life well lived?

Aug 14

Today, after a couple meetings, my mind said. Go home. Do laundry. Continue the computer work. Cook dinner.

Another voice said, you need to move your body.

I agreed - knowing I needed to exercise.

I went to a hiking trail — Intending to run — get in a “work out”

But I came to a stream and that inner voice said - follow the water.

I walked through the stream feeling the cool water on my shins the mossy rocks under my feet.

I came to a clearing of bare rocks, and laid down - taking in the sun like a lizard.

I watched the clouds.

I continued up the stream — crawling now— under the overhanging bushes…

Until I found another opening with a small pool.

I submerged in the pool — laying down — cooling my body.

I ate blueberries from the overhanging bushes.

Then followed the stream back to the road.

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