"The key to reaching your goals lies

in Soundness. You must eat, exercise,

and think Soundly. You can't separate

those elements. Soundness is what creates 

radiance."

                                                                         --David Kirsch, author "Sound Mind, Sound Body"

Yesterday I was talking to my friend Sara over tea and she mirrored the same sentiment, reminding me that "what strengthens the body, strengthens the mind" and vice versa of course. That weight-training was immensely powerful for her and was I lifting as well?

 Errr, does toting around a 30 lb tot count?...

I had been thinking about returning to weight-training a lot lately, so this last little nudge was all I needed to get going. This morning I picked up some weights at the used sports-goods store and then Lady Gaga and I got to it! Feels good.

--An additional benefit of interval weight-training are the effects upon the brain--a modulation of the release of the stress hormone, cortisol, such that all types of stress--be they physical or emotional in nature--are tempered. A nice explanation here. 

"All children are artists.
The problem is how to

remain an artist once he grows up."
                                      --Pablo Picasso

 

non-toxic eco chalk via urban infant

birthday truffle

my spicy mole negro birthday truffle

Yesterday, September 9th, was my birthday. It was simple day spent with family and enjoying the weather--the first truly Fall feeling day of blue skies and crisp air, my favorite!

In astrology our personal new year begins on our birth month, and I am so looking forward to a year that tastes a little sweeter, for the pendulum always swings and I'm long due for a good one.  (;

september energy forcast via lee harris