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Day 251: Sheep May Safely Graze



I am back to going through the Classic FM Hall of Fame for 2015. Afterall, they will be voting on the 2016 hall of fame soon!  I believe I played this one before: "Cantata BWV 208 'Was mir behagt' (includes 'Sheep may Safely Graze') by Johann Sebastian Bach. It came in at number 258 out of the top 300 for 2015. http://halloffame.classicfm.com/2015/chart/position/258/

 I got a wonderful stretching session in with this music in the background. I am feeling somewhat nostalgic. Trying not to get trapped in the looking back mindset. But today it is bringing me peace. I am just rereading my posts for the past 251 days.  

 I will be heading to the trail for a walk this morning. The weather is dry and not too cold.  I have been so stiff and sore and tired lately, that forcing myself up early for Mass and the gym is counterproductive at this point. I almost nod off in Mass, then need a cup of coffee or tea afterwards to perk myself up.  I often eat out, which is not so bad now that I am making wiser food choices, but still I could do better at home. Not to mentioned eating at home saves money. 

 So I am back to rising early, catching up on the news, Facebook and email while still horizontal. Then dozing for a early morning nap. Finally arising. I drink a glass of warm lemon water, practice piano, stretch and then head to the trail.

 After that, I shower, eat and pack a meal. Then head out to teach students. Not a bad schedule really. But I feel like the morning hours are wasted.  However, my body and mind are telling me lately that I need more rest.  

 So I will take it! After the trail today I plan on coming back and doing some journaling and prayer. That should get me back on path.  The struggles I have with getting going in the morning seem to be connected with my emotional state. Worry, stress, fear, depression. They do zap my strength. 

 I also think I need to do some stretching and music therapy before I go to sleep at night. I do think I am taking my tension to bed with me. I have vivid, strange, intense dreams. Perhaps they are wearing me out too!

 Good. A plan. I do like a plan!

 Off to the trail, am I.

 Happy Friday! :)

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