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I was really too pooped to do much of anything yesterday, so after the Changeling 'session' with Lazarus I vegged for a while in front of the television. You know, for some reason I really like Spike TV. It's absolutely ludicrous, but so much fun. Watched the 2003 WWE Raw Year in Review (Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels are STILL around??!?!) and Most Extreme Elimination Challenge. That is, until I passed out halfway through the second episode. Aubrin discreetly left my room after the show was over.
So, I washed the dishes this morning, and will commence with the head-shaving shortly. It's very odd how washing the dishes and shaving my head are two of the most calming, meditative things I do on a regular basis. In a lot of ways, they're more centering than daily meditation. I think this is because not being in the moment means a broken dish or a profusely bleeding scalp.
I'd *like* to keep my head shaved on a more regular basis, but my skin is very sensitive and doesn't take too kindly to frequently mowing. It's not terribly important, but I'll be looking into ways to make sure my scalp doesn't scream at me for shaving it more than once a week. I can't wait until I'm old enough to lose my hair. ;)
I'm pretty tired; the six-days-a-week work schedule is starting to take its toll. I've been pretty regular about vitamins, making sure I drink a lot of juice and water, and that I eat well. I haven't gone to McDonald's yet this week, though last night I *really* wanted to. Hail and lightning last night made sure that plan was shot down, though. Let's hear it for global warming!
I think for 2004 one of my goals will be to visit a Zen center or monastery at least once. A lot of the places I've skirted barely have a weird, self-important vibe to them that makes it odd. This is one of the reasons I've backed off on seriously considering monasticism; it's hard to find the right mix of discipline and joy. Anyway, there are a few places in Missouri (Kansas City and St. Louis), Oklahoma and there's a Korean Zen temple nearby in Springdale I believe. They're close enough to warrant a looksee, at any rate. When work calms down I'll hit the websites more.
OK, a lot of stuff I need to get done before I have to go to work. Time I go do it.
So, I washed the dishes this morning, and will commence with the head-shaving shortly. It's very odd how washing the dishes and shaving my head are two of the most calming, meditative things I do on a regular basis. In a lot of ways, they're more centering than daily meditation. I think this is because not being in the moment means a broken dish or a profusely bleeding scalp.
I'd *like* to keep my head shaved on a more regular basis, but my skin is very sensitive and doesn't take too kindly to frequently mowing. It's not terribly important, but I'll be looking into ways to make sure my scalp doesn't scream at me for shaving it more than once a week. I can't wait until I'm old enough to lose my hair. ;)
I'm pretty tired; the six-days-a-week work schedule is starting to take its toll. I've been pretty regular about vitamins, making sure I drink a lot of juice and water, and that I eat well. I haven't gone to McDonald's yet this week, though last night I *really* wanted to. Hail and lightning last night made sure that plan was shot down, though. Let's hear it for global warming!
I think for 2004 one of my goals will be to visit a Zen center or monastery at least once. A lot of the places I've skirted barely have a weird, self-important vibe to them that makes it odd. This is one of the reasons I've backed off on seriously considering monasticism; it's hard to find the right mix of discipline and joy. Anyway, there are a few places in Missouri (Kansas City and St. Louis), Oklahoma and there's a Korean Zen temple nearby in Springdale I believe. They're close enough to warrant a looksee, at any rate. When work calms down I'll hit the websites more.
OK, a lot of stuff I need to get done before I have to go to work. Time I go do it.
