Physicality

What a physical weekend it has been. First Friday evening with P

Yesterday I used my new hedge trimmer to hack away at the hedges around my property. They are humungous things and cover a lot of ground so that was heavy going. But I am pleased with the results so far. I will need to finish them off next weekend.

Then I had to pick up all the trimmings which filled up my entire green waste wheelie bin. Then I mowed the lawns. I hung out three loads of washing as well. I also did my usual half hour uphill walk.

I feel energised from all my activity. Then I went over to the local shopping centre and had a one hour massage – I had so many sore muscles from the hedge trimming – especially in my shoulders and arms.

Interesting how physical activity begets more physical activity. I think I am fitter than I’ve ever been in my adult life. Which is not to say very fit I might add. But I like it. I like feeling energetic and strong.

So now it is Sunday evening. I might watch a DVD and then meditate and then off to the land of dreams. I have had a very satisfying weekend all things considered. Apart from a trip to the hairdresser yesterday, I have spent the whole actual weekend alone and it hasn’t bothered me one bit. I still have more things to do in the garden next weekend.

As long as I’m not brooding and have things to do - physical or mental – I am quite fine being on my own. Please remind me I said this if I start to go into one of my lonely phases in the future!

P describes it as ‘the sweetness and bitterness of being alone’. He has experienced many years of it himself (although not at the moment with his kids back home for now). I know exactly what he means. Sometimes I just revel in it (especially in the evenings after work); other times I reject it. But for now it is sweet.