hand shake

hand shake
Originally uploaded by menshi mihas.

Standing up to your first impressions can be tough. Many times I have considered alternative ways to handle a situation. After a first initial idea I may choose to act on the alternative thoughts. Later I find that the first idea was the best. This is also known as second guessing.

If you can let go of the cycle of second guessing, you have traveled far down the path of mental peace.

granddaddy wrinkles

granddaddy wrinkles
Originally uploaded by menshi mihas.

I have wrinkles on my forehead just like my granddaddy joe.

drought

wade in little river
Originally uploaded by menshi mihas.

This is the little river near my home. The water should be at my waist at the time this photo was taken.

I was wondering if it would dry up. The drought is amazing because the consuption of water by citizens continues and I wonder where the water comes from.

At the river this day was a special time because the water was so clear and peaceful.

It was a perfect.

bath

i practice meditation during a bath. the way the soap smells and feels is something that goes back to the beginning of time.

a cause of suffering

Desire is a cause of suffering. Some would say it is the cause of suffering. Is the desire to end your suffering, suffering? I know this to be true.

Accept what is and be free.

Do not eat at fast food restaurants and do some situps.

standing your ground

Can you be compassionate and stand your ground? Can you stand for peace and own weapons of mass destruction? Can you own your body? Can you own your mind?

anxiety

To reach calmness during anxiety can be done in simple ways. If I acknowledge that I am anxious, I can forget it with a held breath.

To sweat is a natural function and I sweat a lot.

I used to sweat from anxiety but today less of that and more due to regular exercise.

Happy New Year

No need for a resolution to lose weight this year.

How about:
Yoga practice
Meditation practice
Spend more time in the woods
and
Sex

It's a good thing!