My day started early, with another long walk, although this time, I left the earbuds and phone behind. I remembered watching a great video that reinforced how taking time away from constant 'input' and content consumption makes a big difference, and it's spot on. I think my next big focus might be going minimal in that arena. It'll be hard, in a way, because I get so much out of the daily calm and numerous other podcasts, but I want to find a balance, and I want my walks to be densely rewarding and connecting. I also want to get the dog walking back into the equation. I'll work on that with Jen. Jen went to see her mom and dad today. After 5 years of radio silence. Some very interesting developments yesterday through her brother and sister-in-law created an opening and an opportunity for her to see her dad and put her mom's dysfunction into the context of a true disorder, currently due to minor strokes but historically just out of her limited belief system. It's a wonderful opening and opportunity, and I could not be happier for Jen to have this chance to reconnect with them from a more manageable emotional space. What she shared about the experience after returning home tonight was moving and rewarding to hear. Thanks to one incredibly generous individual, Jikoji hit its fundraising goal sooner than I imagined. I've recommended we maintain the efforts to build out more funds for the forthcoming septic needs. It feels satisfying to have played a role in getting this off the ground and the messaging behind it. I heard back from Ilana at 'Deepbows' regarding my Boulder story and its was well received. I have hopes that pans out into an ongoing opportunity.
