Day 5

The cat alarm meowed at 4:38, ten minutes later than Monday.  Perhaps on Wednesday, Luna will morning meow at 4:48 ... one can only hope.  I ventured to the basement.  The temperature is cool there, it is dark in the morning light and for me, good for mediation.  I did walk on the treadmill for 15 minutes.  I tuned in, rocked my lower back, breathing in on the up, exhaling on the downward movement.  I then turned on the timer.  It is much easier to meditate when you are chanting than letting the mind wander, I mean focus, on the process.  Today I though of Hari's email and gathered the teacher in my life - those in this world and those that are not - and thanked them.  I also thanked and prayed for a friends father who recently passed. It was a fast eleven minutes.  Time to add one more to up the exercise to 12.  A little each day and I will progress.

Monday night emails from our group went out. It is nice to see everyone communicating with their efforts.