Meditation Minute: Solo

The countdown continues. In the days remaining, I'm counting the things I'll miss about living in Korea. The mountains are on the top of that list. I love that I'm only a 10 minute walk from the base of a healthy hike. This 40-year-old body is God's temple. Though it can be painful (bad knees complain the entire way, "Are we there yet?) it's my duty to maintain it's integrity.

I couldn't do this when I had my daughter here. I would have had to carry her (which would have been good exercise for a greater warrioress than I.) Still, it might have been a nice half-day trip to take with her. We could have stopped frequently and talked about the importance of staying on the path, being watchful for stumbling blocks, testing our strengths and remaining steadfast. I'll remember that when I get back to the States; I think she would enjoy hiking, especially if we danced along the way.

God, I miss my baby. The video below illustrates what happens when I'm left to myself for more than 40 days.

Meditation Minute: Mountain

Climbed a mountain today. Stood still at the top to admire the view and listen to the winter leaves crackle in the wind. My thoughts exactly: "I love you, Lord. You are so freakin' awesome!"

On the way down, I prayed. "Yea, though my arthritic knees are aching, I will fear no snow slope; for thou art with me." I'll bring a rod or staff to keep me from falling next time.