… It’s just a good day to give some acknowledgement and thanks… first, to good partners in fair mood or foul; thank you. Love is the best stuff ever.  And to the innovators and inventors, and the people who keep technology moving ever forward, thanks for smart phones, WinAmp, earbuds, and playlists that never end and keep me going. Thanks, Dave Matthews, The Rave-Ups, The Who, The Crystal Method, and a whole host of friends and strangers who have things to say that I need to hear. Thanks to good weather and miles of sidewalk… and feet that aren’t hurting.

Today got started badly, around 4:19am… something woke me, and I woke angry. Bad dreams. Big anger. I got out of bed trembling and agitated and a bit directionless. I took a few minutes to ensure the house was quiet, and all was well. A few minutes of deep breathing and meditation, and some gentle relaxing asanas, and medication. A few calm moments in the dark, and I went back to bed. I ‘restarted’ my day. Wow did that work out nicely! Awakened by Love, then a tasty latte, a good walk, some time to converse and connect before we each got on with our own plans for the day…  Now it is evening… still quiet, still calm. An old old song comes up on my playlist and I connect with myself for a moment… I feel peace and contentment gently grow into a moment of satisfaction just the tiniest bit shy of elation. It is an amazing feeling… I wish I could share it. I can only share the song – and smile. It is is meaningful for me, like part of an important conversation with myself, and it connects several threads of my tangled experience with each other.

Finishing the weekend feeling like this has me feeling also like the week to come is full of promise and the possibility of more wonderful feelings. Am I ready to be open to the best life has to offer me? Am I ready to make mindful choices that meet my needs over time? Am I ready to treat people well, and to commit to being treated well in return? Am I ready to make mistakes, and learn the lessons they offer?  (Are you?)