Writing - the ups and downs

I've decided to simplify my life.  Recently, I realized I've lived most of my life in a state of panic. As a result I'm looking at things I can realistically change. I found the list below of 12 zen things on facebook. It seems a good place to start.  Zen Defined. noun:  a Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition. SOUND GOOD? I agree! I dug out my old yoga tape, the basics of yoga with Rodney Yee, and I intend to start that program again. The peaceful music alone makes me feel better. Then when I do the stretches and easy yoga poses I know I'm on the right track to better health.  Is anyone willing to make a few changes with me? Maybe slow our lives down just a bit. Rather than going through life on a zip line without taking time to even breathe - correctly - that's right. When I pause to check my breathing, it's even rapid as if I'm running a race and with nowhere to ...

Today I started doing yoga again. I've missed it and the calmness and balance it brings. I'd forgotten how good it felt to stretch and bend and listen to the soothing voice of Rodney Yee and the soothing music. It's good for the soul. This coming week I plan to start writing again. I've been bogged down with VADA FAITH and now it's time to let her fly on her own. I've hovered and I've fretted and I've advertised til I'm blue in the face.  It's time to let go and move on. I'm going to start the week with another story that catches up with Vada Faith a few years after she serves as a surrogate mother. She has a sweet baby boy she calls SWEET BABY JAMES which I hope will be the title. The only information I can offer at this time is James is kidnapped from his own yard from his play pen. Vada Faith of course is beside herself with worry which turns to terror when he's gone a day or so. That's where my work begins. I h...