Lovely moments

Last Thursday night sunset around 8:30 PM.

My first yoga class after being laid up felt amazing. I was tenuous, afraid I  would trigger another back spasm.. Instead my body felt capable and happy to be used. Susan gave me some assists to help me strengthen a few poses; she was very sweet and supportive. How nice to live in a community where people know you. It was lovely to be back in the groove of a yoga class.

 
The next day Ron suggested a bike ride- again my first in a few weeks. When I haven’t ridden in awhile I get really fearful- dogs, traffic, you name it and it makes me nervous. Luckily, my back only hurt when I was standing on the hills of which there are plenty. Lots of other stuff hurts on hills too though- like my legs! But it was affirming to be pedaling away; I’ll get back into with a little help from my resident coach. It makes you feel so content- a good workout.

This last weekend the sensation of summer vacation started to settle in. Various times during the weekend it struck me – no school! No planning, no correcting, no teenagers.

Freedom to putter

Garden

Paddle

Swim

Bike

Hike

Watch bugs

Listen to birds

Savor my coffee

Read books

And write!

I can feel my brain cells relax along with my demeanor. I love summer in

Maine.