8th day - 5 things TODAY

Champex-Lac

                                 

1. Listened to Beethoven. I grew up listening to folk and country music. Classical music is so foreign to me. Then in one of my attempts to become a more cultured human being, I visited a disc shop (years ago) in Place de Bel-air and the sales staff recommended Vivaldi's Four Seasons but my repertoire stopped there. Now, in introducing myself to another classical piece, I am giving another experience to my brain. 
2. Showed up. I did not feel like typing anything because the comfort of the bed was calling me but here I am. 
3. Journal. Writing my thoughts on a paper is still one of the things  I like to do. It's like my morning conversation with God. 
4. The pathway. Every day it is strewn by dried leaves and sweeping it clean reminded me of my chores growing up back home.  I didn't like doing it at that time, however, it became something of a mindfulness practice. My mind does not wander, I am PRESENT. 
5. Ginger tea. Reduces inflammation.