Eight Minutes and Thirty Seconds...

I decided not go to the ultra I signed up for.  The snow had melted and turned to ice, and I didn't feel prepared for such an ultra.  Instead of going to the ultra, I ended up attending a Kundalini workshop featuring Mahan Rishi. This workshop could actually be considered life altering. Mahan Rishi actually stated that 99% of all thinking is a waste of time and energy.  and I think that's true.  I waste my energy thinking about the impressions I leave and the impressions other leave, and useless judgments on others I make, which do nothing to make me happier. For the second time in my life, I was able meditate so deeply, I felt as though I left my body.  It was only a moment, but the moment was luminous.  I'm ready for this new year, and excited to see what possibilities become uncovered.

Here's a picture of my mom and myself before the beginning of the workshop:

I went to the gym today because I didn't feel like running outside.  I was on the stairstepper for a total of 8:30.  Less than ten minutes and I couldn't take it!!  I just wanted to be outside to run free and frolick.  to enjoy nature (even if that is around the parking lots by my house), and to have an experience.  So after my 8 min 30 sec workout I came home and went for an hour run.  and low and behold, I had an experience.  An older gentleman stopped his car to give Petunia a biscuit (or four).  He told me about all the dogs in his neighborhood, and how his son and daughter-in-law have a dog.  Even if it was chillier than the gym, it certainly was many times better.  I think my gym membership may be a thing of the past.
So lets figure another six miles today, added on to my additional 24 for the year, and I'm up to 30 thus far in 2011. 

I also reached my 3x/wk yoga goal.  I went Thursday, Friday, Saturday's workshop and today.  No bike riding, kayaking or rock climbing, but I'm okay with that.

to quote a Kundalini yoga teacher:
Peace to all, Light to all, Love to all.