Day 177
I started the day with my hour of meditation. Nothing much came up for me, except that I was hungry and thought “Great. Now my stomach will growl for an hour”. After that declaration, my mind quieted down and I enjoyed an hour of peaceful quiet. I think I released so much the first three days I am having a few days of clarity.
Kyle Cease asks how much of our time we spend doing the things that are 10’s in our life. Today I was determined to make it a 10 day all around.
Hubby and I started the day by hiking a short 1/4 mile trail to Pearson Falls. I really wanted to see what wildflowers were blooming and, of course, seeing a waterfall is always delightful. There were not as many wildflowers as I had hoped, but it was still a gorgeous day to be outside.
This environment reminded me so much of how I spent my life as a child. Weaving in and out of mottled light along the creek bank. I just breathe deeper and feel alive in this environment. It feels like home.
Leaving the falls, we were fortunate to see a great blue heron just hanging out looking for food I imagine. I haven’t seen one since I left Florida so it was neat to see it in this environment.
Afterward, we had lunch at The Purple Onion, a local restaurant in Saluda, NC. It was such a great day we sat outside on the patio and enjoyed our lunch. I had a wonderful salad and half of a turkey and avocado sandwich on bread made at the local bakery. It was amazing.
From there, we journeyed up to Arden, NC to visit B. B. Barns — a larger plant nursery. It was fun enjoying spring and thinking about buying some new plant material for the yard. I was so excited to find organic cilantro and dill for my raised garden. Yum!
We decided to splurge and have a small steak tonight. The first red meat in 4 months. A few sautéed peppers and some asparagus made a perfect dinner and a rare treat.
I wrapped up the day having a short video call with my 18-month-old granddaughter and then a nice chat with a dear friend.
The day was a 10 all the way around and I feel it in my heart. We should do more 10’s. It is way cheaper than therapy or medication.
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I like your 10 day. May you have more 10 than anything.
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Thank you, Lauren. I wish that for all of us.
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This was an excellent way to handle your meditation time and to regain control of your innermost self. It sounds as though you had a totally rewarding and peaceful day with your husband. Great to read this. The wildflowers are so beautiful; I love nature and being out in it.
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Thank you, Anne. (In my mind I always say “Anne with an e” if you know the reference.) It was a simply easy and perfect day.
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I sure do know the reference – my alter ego. I am glad for you. We all need days like that.
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I like today’s post very much. Thank you. 🙂
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Thank you, Marge.
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We should. We really should. Sounds fantastic! I’d say my day was a 10 and it didn’t even have all the magic yours held 🙂 What a wonderful share.
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So glad you made it to Pearson’s Falls — it looks like it’s still early!
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Lisa, we were not sure if we were too early or too late! We will go back, though. I tried to find Tim’s book at the library to no avail. Might just need to order it.
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