Power, Love, and Self-Control: Walking

Walking - Again

I got out of vacation mode and walked this morning. It was cool, but the air was heavy with humidity. The horses gathered under this tree just outside the cemetery. The sight was calming and peaceful. It was good and right to walk this morning. I was lazy about not walking yesterday and it didn't feel good. Sometimes you just have to do the right thing whether you want to or not!

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DeniseSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Glad you were able to get back into your routine sweetie.
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BernieSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Love your photo, and I know what you mean about getting back into a routine. I have been off and on with mine ever since I came back from vacation....gotta get moving for sure.
Have a great day my friend....:-) Hugs
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lady mSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:10 PM
You are absolutely right! When I skip a day without doing my pilates...I feel so sluggish ~ Yuck!!!

The picture is so pretty - very tranquil.

many blessings to your day,

lady m
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Lady FarmerSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM
I had just started back on my walking routine. I was glad to find that I hadn't fallen back in stamina or time, but this week Gentleman Farmer is laid off work and has thrown my schedule off again. Hopefully I can pick it up again soon. But I know that first I need to be available to him.
The photo is just lovely!
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Mrs. TeapotSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Great to hear you're back to walking... love the picture... very serene. I LOVE horses.

Blessings,
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CindySeptember 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Great picture. I like the photo of you with your bicycle too!
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