Sometimes I give advice. I probably shouldn't. It's a tricky thing. You know, who am I to be giving advice to anyone? Still, I sometimes do. I have learned a thing or two wandering around on this little revolving ball of confusion and well, sometimes I can't help it.
Here's some unsolicited advice (10 things off the top of my head):
1. Get yourself a good pair of heavy-duty boots. The heavier the better. Gravity. Keeps you grounded. Gravity is your friend. A solid pair of boots keeps you from tripping, falling, twisting your ankle, etc.
2. Levis. They are essential. A good pair of Levis, blue or black. You can't go wrong.
3. Meditate. Take time to sit quietly. Even if it's a few minutes a day. Clear your head. Maybe try to visualize a scene or repeat a mantra. Breathe. Concentrate on deep, slow, refreshing breaths.
4. Keep moving. Every day. Walk, bike, exercise, keep the blood flowing.
5. Read. Books. Any kind. Any subject. Occupy your mind with other worlds, other people, subjects you might find interesting. Feed your head. Cultivate your imagination. Expand your horizons.
6. Find a "flow" activity. Do something that totally captivates you. This can be anything: knitting, playing a musical instrument, painting, writing, tap-dancing, plate-spinning, whatever. Find something you love to do, and do it.
7. Get a pet. Take care of something. A turtle, a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a bird. You will be rewarded by having a relationship with another species.
8. Eat a varied diet. Try lots of different kinds of foods. If you can, be a vegetarian. It's best for you and the planet. Remember, food is medicine. Probably the most important medicine of all. Be choosy. Eat organic. Avoid fast food, processed food, red meat. And don't forget to indulge in the "special spices." I personally am convinced that consuming lots of aloe vera juice, garlic, cayenne pepper & ginkgo biloba has made me healthier. Who knows?!
9. Music. Fill your life with laughter, love & music. Make it a choice. Don't refrain. Indulge.
10. Be kind, graceful, grateful, considerate, common-sensical, humble. Be open and willing to change your mind. Take care, be safe, don't be too hard on your self. Choose happiness, optimism, think of better days ahead. Why not?!
The a.m. soundtrack - The Who's "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy" (1971). A compilation album. Essential. Shimmering. Dazzling. So musically engaging and intelligent. Funny. Exhilarating. So, so good. 14 fabulous singles. Inventive. Catchy. A must-have record. Extraordinary.
