1-15-2012 The Blessed Body

I just finished a walk with my husband.  We hit it pretty solid for an hour -- heart rate up, body heated, breath pumping.  It felt so good.  So good to feel in touch with my body in that way, strong and vital, and just plain old capable.  I can ask my body for that type of walk and have it respond.

This is one delightful area of First Chakra -- the body.  Inhabiting it.  Being at one with it, in breath and spirt.  Feeling the feet strike the earth.  Every step is a grounding exercise.  The earth feels our footfalls.  I'm one with nature and the strong rhythm of my own body.

Take yourself for a walk.  Feel your muscles working -- feel the absolute pleasure in that.  Feel your gratefulness.