In less than a month I turn 65 years old. I get Social Security. I am retired. I have my days to myself. I’m thankful. I am practicing my spiritual path, trying to quiet my mind, meditate, and be grateful. Following the Essene path and leaning into secondary character energy.

Blessing walk is hard. I think I need to leave my headphones off. Spend the time in silence. I will try it next time.

You start the day by putting your bare feet on the earth. Re plug yourself. Before you put on shoes. Get your tools together. There are promises to keep. Chores calling your name.

Yet, here you are, with your fingers on the keyboard. Not doing anything "important"per se, but looking out the window, chipping away at the chore list intermittently, wasting time. At least I'm dressed.

I'm still getting used to having time to myself. I need to get away from noise and the phone, and practice my Essene rituals. I skip around from task to task. Remembering a chore, then forgetting it when I see a hummingbird perched at the feeder in the backyard. And dreaming about building a greenhouse. And trying to listen to the plants, the essence of life.

Let's go.

I’m currently in siesta mode. My wife is at work, and I’m home trying to figure out what to do.
Got up early this morning to meet a friend for coffee, then take a hike in the foothills. It was glorious weather this morning, and I truly enjoyed myself. The
Ridge To Rivers system of trails in the Boise Foothills is one of the great aspects of life here in Boise, an example of benevolent governance that makes things better for its citizens. Now that I have time, I plan on utilizing this resource as part of improving my life. Walking is important, movement is important, and being active is part of life, not just waiting around to die.

I'm staring at a blank page, well a blank page except for a title and a few lines. My newsletter is due today. It's my own deadline, and I am trying to quiet my mind to get to work on it. I think I have to do some other things first, errands and such, and personal care.

right now, sipping coffee roasted locally by a guy named Austin, Peaberry beans. Not very Frugal Friday, but local.

Took a shower, and now i'm driving on errands, which sucks.