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November 2009 
It's 8:48 P.M.
Posted on Feb 2nd, 2009
by 
IAAM2
IAAM2
Internal
Wild Horses
gallop
Senses alive
I race and stumble
And pick myself up
It is not logical
at 8:48P.M.
Access: PublicGrounding..HMMMMM
Posted on Feb 3rd, 2009
by IAAM2
IAAM2
Yesterday was a wild ride. It was one of those strange days with intense "internal" activity that didn't calm down until late in the evening. The act of taking my dog Lilly for a long walk in the evening really helped plus I ended up watching a DVD to distract myself for a short while. I contemplated doing some meditation but I couldn't bring myself to a "centered" place where I could begin to practice. And the dreams-wow................
I did some research on staying centered and grounded.....more work needed today for sure....
Moment by Moment
Posted on Feb 3rd, 2009
by IAAM2
IAAM2
This is a time for a deep let-go. (From OSHO)
I like this phrase...........
Rumbling Around
Posted on Feb 5th, 2009
by IAAM2
IAAM2
The emotional firestorm experienced a few days ago seems to have abated somewhat....which is a good thing I think? It took a concentrated effort to center and ground and I found myself in a more balanced position yesterday. It is interesting how excitement, anticipation (both the positive and negative aspects) and over-thinking situations can get a person riled up internally which illustrates to me on many levels the importance of "living in the moment". It is hard to concentrate on what is happening externally and internally when one is continuing to "loop" through potential scenarios..
Today I continue to pursue balance with a massage and accupunture sessions which should really help to prepare me for my travel adventure that starts in a few days.
Plus I am ticking off things on my "to do" list.........
Tagged with: balance
My European Vacation: St Omer France
Posted on Feb 17th, 2009
by IAAM2
IAAM2
Today I am sitting at my daughter's worktable in her apartment in St Omer France after my first night's sleep in France . I am a long way from San Diego (the first stop on my vacation) and from my home in Canada. I experienced a surreal experience walking through the square in Lille, France after debarking from the high speed TVG train realizing how much change I have experienced in less than 24 hours. There is nothing like jet lag and sleep deprivation to alter states of mind??
Once on the road recollections of past trips kick in as I have visited France twice before. There is something about the European way of life that is appealing to me and it is interesting to be part of it if even for a short period of time.
My baggage did not make the plane in Chicago so I am in France without a change of clothes. I had a sense this was going to happen because of the delayed flight leaving San Diego and the fact I was the third last person to board the plane for Paris after dashing through the Chicago terminal to the gate. Hopefully I will be reunited tomorrow with my lost possessions?
I traveled alone on this segment of the trip and as always there are adventures and things to adapt to when traveling which I suppose adds an the appeal of leaving home and exploring the world? I must admit as I get older my wanderlust is diminishing somewhat but it is still present in my soul...
I enjoyed my week in San Diego even though the weather was much colder and wetter than normal. My wife and I (and mother-in-law) participated in many of the excellent tourist type activities that the area provides and took in the excellent Californian hospitality and courtesy that I have experienced on previous trips. I think the State takes it's tourism industry seriously and it shows...
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On the Road to Paris
Posted on Feb 19th, 2009
by IAAM2
IAAM2
This afternoon I board a train for Paris. All the details are arranged-all I have to pull on my jacket and grab my bags and I am out the door on the next stage of the adventure. Right now I have my I-pod shuffle playing some blues as I collect myself into my "happy place" and get grounded....
Music is a great distraction and when I travel I like to be distracted from time to time. There is so much stimulus occurring on a regular basis that it is nice to "zone out" with some tunes...
I would like to stay I am "Zen Like" and totally living "in the moment" but that would be a huge exaggeration. Travel brings out the "anticipation" gene in my psyche and it is a constant battle to keep the beast silent. (or at least operating at a dull roar?). Traveling seems to be a good "lesson" generator in this arena....
I have been thinking a lot about "wellness" lately. How a person creates a resevoir of reserves to serve oneself when operating at times of physical, mental or emotional challenge. It sometimes becomes necessary to draw on these reserves and it is nice to have them?
Well, I think it is time to shut down this entry and head out......life is certainly an adventure.......
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