Day 3,607

Growth:

The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.

– Epictetus

Appreciation:

Wow, I am sore today! The workout from yesterday was fantastic, I’m still feeling the after effects of it today. Many sore muscles, but all in a very positive way. The feeling of a solid workout like that is quite the sense of positive suffering. That is the sensation of growth, of a body being pushed and then growing stronger than it was. Uncomfortable, but in a very positive way.

As our priest used to say, joy is not the same as comfort. Tonight I’m not comfortable, but I am joyful.

Presence:

Nothing like driving to Menards with Gavin to remind me of all the time I’d go there with Dad back in the day. So many laughs, some actual life lessons, and a lot of good old fashioned fun. A wonderful opportunity to spend time together doing something extraordinarily mundane.

Thanks!!!