Writing, Studying, Cooking and a Pedicure

Good morning! What a great day yesterday! I had the entire day alone to do as I chose. Ended up writing and reading what I've written in my journals for the last 5 years or so and other stuff I've written just for fun. What a revelation! I've been at my spiritual journey much longer than I realized - at least eleven years! I had forgotten how early in my personal growth work it entered my considerations. I also had forgotten much of the material I prepared for speaking and workshops on finding happiness. Surprisingly, some relevant messages came to the forefront again. ----- When all that studying got tiresome, I cooked! Cooking is a wonderful release mechanism for me - especially making soup - and cooking veggies I've never cooked before - like beets. I love beets but until yesterday had never cooked them. Soups I make up without a recipe always astound me when they taste really good! Yesterday's soup contained quinoa and lentils. If I had found the barley in my pantry, I would have included that, too. But, didn't find it until late last evening. Used broths from former vegetable cooking that I stored in the fridge. ------ Oh, I almost forgot - the highlight of the day was a pedicure at a salon in Greenwood. What a joy! I've only had two before in my life - one in Jamaica and another in Santa Fe. I pride myself on being able to reach my own toes, but I certainly can't perform the ritual the salon offers! Jenny even exfoliated my lower legs and feet with a kind of salt? rub! What a great feeling! ---- Don't forget to indulge occasionally-- or even more often, if you feel like it!