#31 back on track

I think I am getting back on track.
I got up at 5:45, which is my daily goal, and I am going to go for a run before work. If I can keep up that routine, I should be fine.
Yesterday I had dinner with my good friend Steve, who is recovering from open-heart surgery. It would make a lot of sense for me to go for a run every day to keep in good shape and not have to fave a life-threatening crisis as he did.
I am a very lucky man to be in relatively good health as I am. I have good friends, a wonderful job and everything I need. Happiness is here and now.

#30 not blogging

Well, I have been keeping a blog of my diet and blood sugar, but I have not been keeping up this mindfulness blog. I can't do it all! My foot was not broken, so I have no reason not to run, except lack of time. I hope to go for a run tomorrow.

Two weeks ago my best friend Steve suffered a heart attack and needed open heart surgery. Hie called and asked me to fill in giving the sermon at his church (He is a minister). It was a beautiful experience because I felt like I was divinely inspired. We all prayed for him, and he is making a miraculous recovery. Thank you, God!

Of course, it is unusual for a Buddhist to give a sermon in a Christian church, but my teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, says "All the great religions meet at the top." He is right!

Peace.