Friday, March 20, 2020

changes

I have been doing horse yoga for about the last 6 months.  I am not doing yoga on the horse.  It is yoga with horses.  

Horses for Healing

Veterans and active duty alike are invited to participate in Ashva yoga (mat + horseback work), restorative yoga,and  mindfulness.
The Aśvah symbol
The Sanskrit horse symbol is one of the significant animals referenced in the Vedas as well as later Hindu scriptures.
One of the legends states that the first horse emerged from the depth of the ocean during the churning of the oceans. It was a horse with white color and had two wings.  It was known by the name of Uchchaihshravas. The legend continues that Indra, one of the demigods of the Hindus, took away the mythical horse to his celestial abode, the svarga (heaven). Subsequently, Indra severed the wings of the horse and presented the same to mankind. The wings were severed to ensure that the horse would remain on the earth (prithvi) and not fly back to Indra’s svarga.


bread

A week ago I made my first loaf of bread in 25-30 years.  It was ok. But also comforting.  It was a challenge to find a recipe for only one loaf.  I may have not kneaded it enough but it was also a success.  I made croutons wit the leftovers and shared the crusts with birds.  I am trying to be as productive as possible. 
I am praying
John 6:35 New International Version (NIV)
35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

just trash

I am going to be home for a little while doing my part to stop any spreading of any additional virus.
While I am introvert, it is by my choice. And now that the choice has changed, I want to fly!
The opportunity presented itself for me to walk close to the house.
And also to pick up trash.
My heart is heavy as I found beer bottles but also many airline size bottles of liquor.
It immediately took me back to the moment when Tony's sister brought over an entire suitcase of empty large vodka bottles that Tony had hid before he died.  Hidden things often reveal sickness, fear, sadness, and anxiety.  I have a renewed eagerness for intercession for those I do not know and for those that I love.  I do not know the future but I have faith.
And I found a golf ball. So, there is that. Peace Always.