In the Still of a Cold Night

In the Still of a Cold Night

 

As I left the house for my early morning walk today, the temperature was 4 below zero and the sky awash in stars.  The air was still, nary a whisper of a breeze.  I walked quickly, ready to turn back the minute I started feeling cold.  I tried to focus on the movement of my body while pushing my worries aside.  That approach apparently worked to draw my attention away from the cold.  Somehow my mind relaxed and, after 2 miles, I returned home, relatively unfrozen and at peace.  It has now been almost 6 hours since I finished my walk and I am still relaxed, still unfazed by the samples of Girl Scout cookies strewn about the break room and copy center at work.  I am having a more stressful day than usual at work today and yet I feel no compulsion to eat for comfort or relief from that stress.  There must be some magic in the air you breathe in during the still of a cold night.

 

RP

 

I really wish I had enough gumption to get up and go out walking this winter.  There are a couple of things that are stopping me:
1. I really like my warm bed (it's the only place I am somewhat warm!)
2. I really hate ice and I am terrified of falling on it
3. I really hate winter and being cold
4. I really really like my warm bed....
5. and finally I really really hate being cold (did I mention that already?)

I know I am making excuses (this is where my grandmother would come in and hit me on the back of the head and tell me that "Excuses are like an ass-everybody has one and they all stink!") but honestly this winter I cannot seem to make myself get out in the low temps and do anything!  I have been known to turn on the oven and crack the door just so I can get warm so I applaud you and your dedication to yourself and not only your physical well being, but your mental well being!

And finally I would like to say THANK YOU! for getting the In the Still of the Night stuck in my head! 

Shoo Wop, shooby do
Shoo Wop Shooby do

I admire you!  You are so great at staying connected with people on here.  And you are great at following ur program.  You are always so encouraging, now matter what garbage a person has to throw out there.  Are u ever in the Mora area? or even in the northern burbs on the date I can rely on? I do need help and support right now.
Thank you,
Chisti

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