Today’s Oracle
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quote for you today:
192) Wherever my travels may lead, paradise is where I am. – Voltaire
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Morning Constitutional
I've just returned from my morning constitutional – a morning
walk. Healers a century or two ago would
have recommended it. These days, we don’t
even talk about our constitution or take steps to build it. In that way, the idea is as quaint as your building
character.
Constitution refers to your physical status including your
vitality, health, and strength. It
includes your ability to shrug off disease and recover from injuries. After 40 years of working with mind/body
healing, I find that your constitution relates to your character and both
reflect your deepest heart.
I suggest you take a morning constitutional in order to
build your constitution and you character as well as feeding your soul.
I rise early and workout with kettlebells, eat, drive to
work, meditate, then I wait for the sun to come up so I can take my morning
constitutional.
Walking Meditation
I use this time to quiet my mind and connect to the
day. I listen to sounds – both human and
animal. I hear the rustle of leaves and
my own footfalls. I see deeply into the
distance and widely into my peripheral vision.
I center myself in my environs.
Play with those ideas for yourself.
When your mind worries at your problems, return to simply
seeing what’s around you in the here and now.
And listen to the sphere of sound around you. And feel the movement of your body internally
and through space.
Your morning walk can be aerobic, but keep it on the bottom
end of the heart rate zone. Try to mosey
instead. The morning constitutional
builds mind/body health and character.
We’re not shooting for sweaty aerobics here. Do that some other time.
You can walk with other people if you want. I’m an introvert, so I can walk with one
person, not two. And most of the time I
prefer to walk alone. Keep it intimate.
Do turn off the phone.
Really, let yourself get away for 20 minutes. I enjoy knowing that no-one really knows
where I am for that time. I am
completely free.
The morning constitutional gives you an opportunity to
connect with the world and come into the full presence of the Sacred. Each day.
How Long, When, and Where?
Generally, it takes 20 minutes for your mind to shift out of
monkey mind. So, I’d recommend at least
20 minutes. I aim from between 30 to 45
minutes. You can walk farther, longer.
Daylight strengthens us like other nutrients that’s why I
wait until first light to take my walk. Walk
in the light.
On most days, that’s the only outdoors time you or I will
get. Not so long ago, we each spent
hours outdoors every day – in this lifetime as a child and historically as a
species.
Go out in all weathers, it will strengthen your constitution
– your immune system will build muscle.
And you’ll build character. Remember,
there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing. Wear what works. I have learned to love the ripple circles
that rain makes in puddles.
You can walk anywhere that pleases you. Consider – the easier it is to get to places
to walk the more likely it will be that you’ll do it. Explore and discover what feeds your heart
and soul. Have a variety of routes if
that helps. It helps me.
When I travel, I love to explore routes in places I've never
been.
May you be lighthearted and free.
William
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