Highlights: Lauren came along with me this morning to triage the BMW left at Walmart overnight after my failed attempt to get it home. I learned a lot over the past 24 hrs about the engine and a short list of possible root causes. The coolant level was fine. The "bleed" test showed motion, so the pump appears fine, too. I topped off the oil, and Lauren followed me down the El Camino Real. I made it about 3 miles before the alert triggered again. At this point, it was time to get it towed back to Los Gatos, where we have a mechanic who has managed our car's needs for decades. The whole affair ate up 3 hours of the late morning, but we got a game of Phase 10 in before Lauren had to head home. Jen and I met Jack and Judy for dinner at H.R.C. They loved the food. The place was surprisingly packed for a Sunday night.
Insights: Several years have gone into meditation, Calm, podcasts, and, of course, Jikoji. Five or more for sure. Has it helped? Certainly, Yes. But I remain vulnerable, and I continue to struggle with reflexive emotional discord. Practice does not make perfect. It's a lifelong endeavor to hold and advance, without slipping backward when losing one's footing is inevitable.
⚖️ 170.8(-0.3) ❤️63(59-98) 👣 4,613/2.2mi
⚖️ 170.8(-0.3) ❤️63(59-98) 👣 4,613/2.2mi