This morning I got up early, drank a tincture of olive oil and lemon juice and then did an hour of yoga on deck. My back is better today, not feeling stiff. I like the meditation and focus on flexibility. I left sleeping beauty inside but she was soon up and moving about. We have no agenda today because it is just another day in paradise.
An acquaintance has attached himself to me and texts every weekend to find out where I am anchored. He likes to come out on his boat and hang out. Every weekend is a bit much though. I come out to get away from obligations, including the social ones. Time to let him know in a gentle non-damaging way that this boat is not the hang out spot. I sense he is lonely, but I know better than to sacrifice my enjoyment for the sake of others. It leads to resentment.
Time to have a real breakfast now. I'm cooking for her this morning. Breakfast in the cockpit with my wife and our Labrador seems like a way to ease into late morning.
Beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the start to a wonderful weekend. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteUm yes, some tincture you have there! Sounds like a great weekend.
ReplyDeletePerfect.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear you winding down with C again.
it is def nice having no agenda....just pulled into the house and unloaded from paradise...smiles...about an hour before i head to work...def love the bare skin to the sun....
ReplyDeletethis does sound good. yeah, gotta keep those boundaries intact. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect morning, Syd.
ReplyDeleteI was in Charleston last night and this morning and thought of you, Syd. I'm glad you were able to get some relaxation and joy out of the morning. Last night was very HOT there (as I'm sure you know) and it kindof took the glow off of being in your fabulous city. But my grandaughter will be spending her first semester of her senior year at NC State as a visiting student at Charleston College so I'm sure I'll return when we can wander the city in cool weather.
ReplyDeleteIt is inspiring to hear that we get to take care of ourselves. Resentments are just not a good ointment for self care
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful, and filled with love. Good for you, Syd!
ReplyDeleteI am here because we both were named in the 17 Best Alcoholic Blogs post here: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/best-alcoholism-blogs#14
ReplyDeleteI am interested in your journey with Al-Anon. I'm impressed with your blog. I see why you were featured. Good Job! I wanted to congratulate you.
Ahhh paradise! :) I hear the Zac Brown song now...
ReplyDeleteOh, to sail away..!!!
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I love the title of today's entry, Syd. Easing into Morning.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a poem whose words say, "I take my waking slow, I learn by going where I have to go..."
Was that Theodore Roethke? Worth looking up, I think.
Program comes to me often in the words of my favorite poems.