I’m grateful for equanimity, letting go, going with the flow, and a pleasant surprise today. I’ve been hampered with a minor back injury for the past week, and tried to reach a handful of bodyworkers seeking some relief. Over the weekend I recalled one in Hotchkiss that I’ve never been to, and called there this morning. It was my lucky day: she had a cancellation and got me in this afternoon. I was expecting a regular massage. Instead I received a Core Alignment Therapy session first, and then a massage. The combination was more than I expected, a pleasant surprise. There was certainly some letting go to be done, both physically and mentally, as I surrendered to a new and different experience. At times it felt I was in the caring arms of an octopus, as though Liz had more hands than most people. The pain was diminished considerably. Wellspring Vitality offers several hands-on therapies as well as numerous other healing and fitness options.

I was grateful to feel so relaxed when I got home safely. As I turned onto the highway in town I heard a loud clunk, but ignored it, thinking snow, ice, gravel… Only when I turned off the engine in my driveway did I realize what had actually happened. I don’t drive often and always park in the same spot, so I hadn’t noticed a few little oil spots where I park until the other day. I made a mental note to call the shop that changed the oil last month, but only a mental note… and I dashed out today focused on clearing the snow off and getting to the massage, so I forgot all about the oil drips. When I got out of the car at home the air reeked of burning oil so I popped the hood. I could hear and see the last of the engine oil streaming onto the gravel. The loose oil plug had fallen out in town and I’d spilled oil all the way home. Phil’s Towing came again and loaded up the little Honda, and took her back to town. A little more mindfulness on my part would have been helpful in precluding this situation, but equanimity came to the rescue. Also, letting go.

I’m grateful for the little bit of snow we got yesterday, and for living inside the kaleidoscope, and for a new spectacular puzzle in the club collection. More on that next time. I’m grateful the unexpected therapy today allowed me to enjoy puzzling again.