The Details:
Ir's 64 here at the house. The sunrise was at 7:12. The high tide was at 6:47. I went to the Nautilus Gym on Sunday and Tuesday this week. I was having some challenges trying to get to the beach for sunrise this morning. First I was pretty comfortable in bed and didn't 'feel' like getting up (I did anyway) and then I was pretty comfortable in my chair and bathrobe. I did 'feel' like getting dressed and walking down to the beach (I did anyway). The down side of developing a habit (daily for 60-90 days) is that you feel like crap if you don't do it. I agree with John, the onus is on us to develop healthy habits, 'cause you'll form habits whether you participate or not. Oy Vey! FYI - I didn't make up the rules!
It's Day #5 in the Rotation.
Note:
I saw Tonya and waved to Dave as I was QW to the beach this morning. John (the surfer/nurse) stopped to talk. He was walking north on the beach and I was just starting to do Part II. We talked about morning routines and habits. I saw several other walkers to wave and/or say hi to.
The Practice:
I started with a brief warm up using the first few of The 10 Exercises.
Next I did a Round (right side) focused on stimulating my Belt Meridian, Relaxed Balance, Song and cultivating a profound connection to nature.
Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong.
Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8. The sequencing of #5 and #8 is getting better. I've been focusing on #5 (Phoenix Palm) in preparation for teaching it to Jeff.
Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into the overall quality of my Stances and Basics.
Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on maintaining my mobility and agility.
Next I used my Bo Staff (shorter than a 6' Staff) to do a round of Monkey Staff. This Form has a much different feel to it using a Bo Staff.
I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.