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An Orange Love AffairAn Orange Love Affair

An Orange Love Affair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehZYxgzdOZw With this bike, I’m giving my first attempt at going car-free a legit and earnest shot. I’m excited and…

4 years ago
Be a QuitterBe a Quitter

Be a Quitter

“Quitting is never an option on the road to success. Find the way forward.”Roopleen “Things can always get worse, but…

4 years ago
Mountains of MindfulnessMountains of Mindfulness

Mountains of Mindfulness

Snowfall,The mountains callI have zero energy to haulMy fat ass up the incline. White road, My progress slowed,Reaping the seeds I…

4 years ago
It’s All GoodIt’s All Good

It’s All Good

My father and I always had a tumultuous relationship. A lot of it was due to his drinking, which eventually…

4 years ago
The Gift of LifeThe Gift of Life

The Gift of Life

https://youtu.be/_w29PGfqyM0 If I ever need a reminder of how perilous life is, I’ll  just ride along a snow-and-ice-dabbled, heavily-trafficked, Pacific…

4 years ago
Exploring Your Fear Frontier: What it is and How it WorksExploring Your Fear Frontier: What it is and How it Works

Exploring Your Fear Frontier: What it is and How it Works

Walking the path of mindfulness and self-inquiry is rarely comfortable, which means that you’ll eventually encounter some pretty nasty stuff.…

4 years ago
PassingPassing

Passing

Life passes quickly.Take a moment to give thanks. https://youtu.be/Zd6QrzjtA0o

4 years ago
ElevationElevation

Elevation

Crank, crank, crank my bikeUp along the hill. Moving faster, sleeker, trimmer, dimmerNever sitting still. No rest, wicked soul,Afraid of…

4 years ago
BalanceBalance

Balance

“Glow,” says the sun.“I cannot,” responds the shadow.“Why not?” asked the sun.“Where you are, I am not,” the shadow explained.“And…

4 years ago
Blush-Painted ShadesBlush-Painted Shades

Blush-Painted Shades

https://youtu.be/uuY59SoK-04 Remember: mindfulness flows, ego slows. PedalMind.com Opening myself to reality takes real effort. The problem is that just behind…

4 years ago
Flow ForwardFlow Forward

Flow Forward

https://youtu.be/5d3yx-7chCs On the bike, it’s easy to find flow, while maintaining awareness of my surroundings. Back in the real world,…

4 years ago
A Phat WaitA Phat Wait

A Phat Wait

https://youtu.be/xVqfIzvfFpg My months-long wait,Has left me with weight,Along myMidsection Fries, ice cream, and other bad food,Sits, no longer removed,By myCycling…

4 years ago