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New Surrroundings | First Practice in a New Home

Tuesday, September 26, 2017
I spent this past weekend moving and, just like when I started this blog, I'm in a new space, new apartment, and am looking forward to a new change in my life.

I'm on my bed as I type this, getting geared up for my practice and meditation routine on my new sun porch!!!  My new place, on the 2nd story of a 4 family flat, has a screened in sun porch off of my bedroom; I'm literally able to open the door, let the quiet sounds of crickets/frogs come in, and enjoy my coffee while I sit and think.

Physically, I'm feeling fairly well and fairly balanced; a little bloated and irregular digestion-wise, but that's to be expected (with all the moving around, I haven't had the time or inclination to cook properly, so Ive subsided on pizza for a while).

Mentally, I'm feeling renewed and refreshed, and delighted with my new space.  I'm going to start my meditation/prayer routine shortly with an attitude of gratitude #trite #cliched.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 (Part II)
I'm writing this, on my mat, having just come out of savasana.

The first practice I had in my new space was a success.

I feel marvelous.

The continual point of my practice is to refine myself, shape myself, and increase my diligence and self-control/self-awareness.

Today's practice helped me achieve all of that.  I am very grateful.

I feel indomitable, complete, and whole.

I'm going to take this feeling out into the world with me today to share.

Namaste

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