kayaking...and kungfu

This weekend Sean and I had the opportunity to try a river kayak trip--without our kids. (This is important, as they arent real good paddlers yet, so didnt want to freak them out the first time!) It was awesome! I did have to miss Sat. fitness class and open training to do it, but I figured the break was warranted. And what did I find? That I was looking for the 6 harmonies in my strokes; that I was using meditation tactics to be quiet and contemplative, open to the gifts the day offered. The strength and flexibility gained from training was a big help. Kung fu is everywhere.
 I've had alot of messages by different mediums that I need to have solitude time; quiet time (not easy for someone who's always gotta be DOING!) This was truely a gift of that quiet. Can't wait to do it again!