The Gentle Art of Blessing
This book isn’t just theory, it’s deeply practical. I’ve started applying the blessings during simple moments, and I can genuinely say it has softened how I navigate tough days and deepened my ...
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My 190 Pound Cycling Vest… « Fit Recovery
Yesterday, I put an old Louis Garneau vest I hadn’t worn in a couple of years because I couldn’t get it zipped. I couldn’t even get the zipper ends to meet, let alone start to zip it. Oh, ...
Researchers Say 50-Year-Old Muscles Can’t Grow Like They Used To… HOWEVER… There’s A Big “But”. « Fit Recovery
I read a neat article online that begins thusly; “As people age, the chemical signaling pathways in muscles become less potent, and it gets harder to build muscle and maintain strength. But ...
The Aging Cyclist; Enjoy It While It Lasts, Boys and Girls… « Fit Recovery
I had an opportunity to ride with a very big group yesterday morning – almost entirely comprised of retired cyclists. It was a fun, easy ride. I’ve been thinking a lot about all of the ...
The Summer Miles Are Piling Up… And The Weight Is Dropping… « Fit Recovery
I went to see my sister for a haircut yesterday to spruce up for an interview (more on this later), and one of the last things she said as I was getting up to pay and leave was, “Wow, look ...
A FIVE MINUTE WORKOUT? Okay, But Be Prepared For Five Minute Results. « Fit Recovery
“They”, the powers that be, call them, say a weight lifting workout should last from between 45-minutes to an hour. I have a tough time fitting “pull” day into 45-minutes, but “push” day ...
The Toasty Assenmacher 100 Pre-ride… Almost Everyone Got Dropped « Fit Recovery
We started out with eight to ten. I was ready. The others were ready, and it was hot. 76° before the wheels even started rolling. That’s 3°C warmer than a British heatwave for those who are ...
Just Add Love: A Recipe for Life, Love and Happiness
So, if we look at the things I named… war, hatred, crime, pettiness, jealousy… are they all the absence of Love? Yes, definitely. As I was reflecting on this, I realized that life (ours and ...
The meaning of life and simplicity of life
This choice for a simpler life develops naturally, without laborious effort, according to an inner imperative, a meaning that, over the years, imposes itself on us. The key to this simplification ...
The Serenity Prayer – a guide for the soul
“God*, give me the grace to accept the things I cannot change.” This phrase is an invitation to inner peace. Accepting what is beyond our control doesn’t mean giving in to adversity but stopping ...
How Forgiveness Changes You and Your Brain
A spiritual take on forgiveness in a blessing from Pierre’s book, 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World Forgiveness is first and foremost a gift we make to ourselves: that of walking in the ...
Life in Harmony with Nature: The Quiet Wisdom of Masanobu Fukuoka
“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” In a world obsessed with growth, speed, and control, Masanobu Fukuoka offered ...
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