Yoga.
For the past 5 years, I have done yoga every once in a while. I started doing it because it helped stretch a lot of muscles that were sore from running and biking. After reading a few books by avid yogis, I decided I should try to use yoga as a way to slow down a bit (not that I have a fast-paced lifestyle, ha). So, this summer I have done it about everyday, sometimes even a few times a day if I feel like it. Now, I love it. It helps me think about things that need to be thought about rather than focusing on the petty thoughts in my mind. Afterwards, I always feel like painting, or making some music. It's not something that I will do forever, but it is good for this time in my life.
Tea.
This is something I have also enjoyed for several years. I like everything about it. I like choosing new teas to make. I like waiting for the water to boil. I like that it feels like something straight-from-the-earth because you just put some leaves in water, and you get something beautiful from it. I like mugs (especially plain white ones, I don't know why). I like waiting for it to cool down a bit. I recommend African Honeybush (not tea, it's herbal). and white tea and jasmine green with citrus and I can always go for some tasty black tea with milk and sugar. I'm sure you all want to know this much about tea.
Sundown.
On a Sunday night (I like Sunday nights), I decided to take a walk around the lake near my house. The sun was setting and the sky was a sublime. The other people walking seemed particularly pleasant. As I was recognizing the beauty of the Midwest, a man started playing a string bass in a gazebo. My dog and I had to sit down and enjoy that time for a while. A couple minutes later, a man and his dog walked by and he (the man) said, "It's like dog heaven isn't it? beautiful, huh?". It really was heavenly, and made me appreciate that time of day more.
Driving Slow.
I don't know why. I used to like to drive quite fast. Now I enjoy taking my time to get places.
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