As I write this post I am enjoying some yerba mate.  Something, believe it or not, I learned from a Turkish Canadian while living in Oahu, Hawaii. LOL!!!  He’s actually a good friend of mine and an avid holistic tea maker and organic farmer living on Maui.  He is really knowledgeable in organic farming practices as he has gotten his hands dirty over the past few years learning – practically – and discovering how communities can thrive via local sustainable growing techniques.

Today is an active rest day for me.  Earlier, I did two Chen Family tai chi forms (Old Frame First Routine) and silk reeling exercises.  I started doing tai chi when I was 21, so I am going on 13 years of keeping the mindset of the beginner.

Stillness in movement…movement in stillness

I’ve found incorporating tai chi into my routine has been invaluable in maintaining fluidity of movements with its spiraling motions.  Tai chi is especially helpful for runners mainly working on linear progression.  Please don’t try and learn tai chi from a video.  Contact a qualified professional who can work with you in person during the first stages of your learning.  Not to mention, if you want something then practice practice practice…

Before doing the form I did stake standing barefoot for some earthing/grounding.  Not only do I get enhanced connectivity, while barefoot, with the earth in this way, but I also, during the form and silk reeling practice, get a more natural spiral motion off the soles of my feet along with better joint and muscle alignment.

After my tai chi practice, I had a good lunch consisted of: organic romaine, walnuts, hemp seeds, organic carrots, tuna in olive oil (Tonno Genova), red onions, tomatoes and organic popcorn – for crunch – with organic coconut oil and Himalayan sea salt.  ‘Twas good and fulfilling.  As you can see my coMra coaster there, on the side, is energizing the molecular structure of my water as well as increasing the dissolved oxygen count to a more natural, lively, spring like state.  You can learn more about these products here.

Well, that’s enough for now.  Enjoy the moment, live for a higher purpose and find contentment.