Day 406: Good Balance

Jochen Zaeschmar @ ecocruz.co.nz
best dolphin and whale photos anywhere

It's been a two-yoga day. I must have more of them! With the swami's accompaniment in the morning and without it this evening. It's amazing how much further my body goes later in the day. My hands went flat on the floor - they never do that! My shoulderstand was regal (this morning's was rough). And thanks to a tip from Nicolò, and a single day of extra dolphins, I held half headstand a relatively tiny amount of time, but a tiny amount of time longer than before. It is fun to be upside down. Maybe that's why the headstand is in the sequence. It's just very entertaining to be that way up, but still up. I'm getting there. Little by little. Step by step. Vertebra by vertebra. 

like this, only without the scenery

It's been a day of flux and change and not advancing and advancing nevertheless. Moving moments, interesting ones too. No actual fear. I've had easygoing, approachable and warm people around me, none of whom I've ever met before (although I've talked to one of them on the phone a few times). I'm touched by the lovely, thoughtful, loving people in my life and by the courage and patience of others. 

I'm grateful too for another sideways-sleeper of a bed, another tub and a Greek salad that made my eyes water in a good way. Between breakfast and evening, I was truffle-nourished. Can't beat them for goodness, though: dates, walnuts, ginger, agave syrup and coconut. AND I managed not to eat them all. 


All in all, it was good. I've done some work. I've taken quiet time. I've cried twice, but only a little bit. I've laughed a lot more. 

The balance is a good one.