Listen to your Happiness, It’s Calling You

I wrote this about 2 weeks ago… well January 15th.  I am not quite sure why I didn’t post it, but I saved it, and I like it so I am going to post it now.  I hope you enjoy this blog from the archives… “The lost Blogs!”

The past two days have been really good days.  Yesterday was a day that started with sleeping in.  It is true that I have slept in a lot in my life, but is there a better feeling, really, when you know that you can sleep in?  Then I got up, had a little breakfast and made me some coffee, next it’s off to Tai Chi.  It’s this new thing I am doing.  I swear it was like finding an old friend. I am not really good at it… I have only been to 3 classes, but it fits like a glove.  I immediately knew I was in the right place when I started going.

After the Tai Chi class I decided to hit the cross-trainer for about 30 minutes.  I hadnt really been to the gym in about 6 or 7 weeks, after having gone strong for about 2 months.  The good news is, I only gained 2 pounds, so I am not too far off the pace.  Just a little less in shape.  I was psyched to get back, and I think my body was pretty happy too.  Then I did some push-ups and crunches to keep the blood flowing.

After the gym, I came home and made myself a healthy lunch and got ready for a quick audition.  I am now singing the role of Schaunard in La Boheme here in Shreveport on March 13.  I am really excited about this.  I think I sang really well for Steve, my boss.  And he had great and constructive things to say.  He is a good guy. 

Then I got in a little meditation.  This is something that has become very important to me in the last couple of months.  The point for me is to sit there and close my eyes and let go of all of the things.  To empty my mind.  Meditation can really take one to a very serene place.  It’s healing agents are very powerful as well.  When I meditate, I make sure to focus on love and compassion.   I get through any negative thoughts I may have by focusing on my breath.  It’s very important to always remember to breathe… anytime of day… not just when you are meditating. 

I was feeling so good afterwards, I wanted to continue with the feeling of serenity… so I went to the local coffee house, I believe it is called Starbucks?  Anyway, they have great coffee and it was free yesterday… must’ve been my lucky day, they had to brew a fresh pot.  Which is fine, I was certainly not in a hurry.  I was just going to sit there and read, but seriously, you’re Starbucks!!  Once I got my coffee, I sat down and spoke with my good friend Lena.  Which is always a wonderful experience.  She is so insightful and inspiring.  I read a little bit about meditation and healing in my book, Soul, Mind and Body Medicine, by Dr. Zhi Gang Sha.

Then at night I had another rehearsal to go to.  It was a day of doing a lot of my favorite things.  That is what I have been doing lately, listening to what is going to make me happy.  And because of that I have been filled with so much Joy.  I know life likes to throw it’s things at you.  But if we maintain an open spirit, a warm heart, and a healthy body, we can truly accomplish and overcome anything.

Thanks for continuing to stop by everyone.  It means a lot.  Feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think. 

“I have decided to stick with love.  Hate is too great a burden to bear.”  -Martin Luther King Jr.

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