My Water Flows

My water flows and vibrates.  I am centered in my own inner space.  My water flows from a higher source.  It refreshes me.  Above me are boulders.  Prisms are in the air.  I am charged.  I drink the water again.  My hands are awakened by something new, flowers of every color.

I am lovingly being taken care of by the universe.  My roots shine bright red.  I have intense creative power within me.  I have pride in my being.  I am whole and complete.  My emotions have power.  I shine brightly alone, in color.  My heart is filled with gratitude for the unconditional love I receive from the universe.  My heart shines bright green.  I have the power of pure thought.  My super consciousness always has and always will guide me.  I feel healed, whole and cleansed.

Dietary Accidents

During the past two weeks, I have had a few dietary accidents:

• Honey--In the sandwich bread I was served at rehearsal, which was labeled "vegan"
• Butter milk powder--In potato chips, which were labeled "Kettle Style Avocado Oil Potato Chips."  I ate half the bag, and then read the ingredients.  I tossed the rest
• Cheese--on a sandwich at rehearsal which was labeled "vegan."  I was half way through my half before I realized.  I tossed the rest.

In all three cases, I should have known.  I should have paid better attention.

BUT FUCK IT.

It's all okay.  Nothing terrible will happen to me as a result.  I am still totally plant powered.

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Okay.  More importantly, here is my meditation for today:

Breathing is life.  My mind and body are disciplined.  My life is rhythmic, and my energy flows freely.  I focus on my breath.  I breathe healthy light and color.  I hear the sound of running water.  I follow the water uphill.  My body is filled with warm and vital light.  What could this gift be?  Is it for me?  I am fully conscious of my body.  I wear a coat of white light.

I Contemplate

The power of the Sabbath restores my soul.  I am simply connected with what is going on in nature.  We come out of the week reading the Torah together.  We transform connected.  The fragrance of the mystical world is magnificent.  I live a contemplative life.  I am connected with what is happening around me, right now, this moment.  I sit in the field and watch.  I am free to be here.  I nurture my soul.  The mountain path leads me to the peak.  I lead a wandering life.  Hinani.  Here I am.

My Meditation for Today

I am connected to the earth.  I am a tree and I am fully aware of my roots.  I am the color red.  I am connected to my family.  Water comforts me.  I am a co-creator in my own life.

92nd Street Shore

• Here's the funny thing about running in Bay Ridge.  Heading either up or down Shore Road, you pass a slew of number streets.  Let's say we're running past 88th, 89th, 90th, 91st.  You can see all the way to the next Avenue, which is Colonial.  But then you get to 92nd, which wiggles and turns so much that you can't see where it's going.  That's me.  I am 92nd Street.  I am surrounded by people who have a direction and know where they're going.  My life twists so much that I can't always see round the corner.
• I do not eat Cliff or Luna bars because they are not vegan.  But I made an incredible discovery today.  Motion Traxx, produced by Cliff, has a series of FREE work out podcasts on iTunes, filled with music of various styles and beats-per-minute.  I downloaded on of them today, and easily bagged out a 30 minute run with it.  Check them out.

http://motiontraxx.com

Endomondo For July

GREEN=Running

DARK PURPLE=Walking

LIGHTER PURPLE=Fitness Walking

Vegan Preparedness

• My schedule, which has been bumper to bumper, has really challenged my vegan preparedness. I'm not going to lie. There has been a lot of take out, and too many trips to Whole Foods, Lifethyme and the Westerly. Trust me, I love all three places, and I encourage you to check each of them out. Living on gab and go food is a bad habit, and can not sustain active living.
• Now, I ran 8.4 miles this week in four days. I would have preferred to run more. I am, however, in rehearsal for a musical. I have had dance practice twice this week, as well as, learning the dances at home. My body has been in constant motion, and I can totally feel it. I have decided not to chart this time as cross training, nor log it into my Endomondo.
• I was able to cook today. I had roasted the whole eggplant a few days ago.

I oven roasted potatoes in vegetable broth,

added eggplant and grape tomatoes,

And roasted for a little while longer with a little more broth.

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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. 
-Anne Frank

. . . or yourself.
-Karen's after thought