no. 1 SPIRIT
no. 2 CREATIVITY
no. 3 DE-STRESS
no. 4 GET A KISS
no. 5 HEART
no. 6 SCULPT
no. 7 NO PETRO!
no. 8 FREE
no. 9 ADVENTURE
no. 10 GET IT DONE!
Do you remember when you first learned to ride a bike?
Me? I was about eight (8) years old. When I finally was able to stay upright and cruise around my neighborhood, I felt absolutely free. I could go far and wide without my mother or use of a car. My bike was my car. This summer I have re-kindled that childhood pleasure. I bought my current bike from a friend leaving the country for fifty bucks, got it "tuned-up" and I've been rollin' ever since.
Initially I thought it would be a good idea to reduce my "carbon footprint" and save money on gas. Good intention right? In the process, I've discovered so many wonderful and abundant serendipities. So here are some of the goodies I found during an extraordinarily exhilarating three-hour bike adventure a couple of days ago.
no. 1 SPIRIT: It just feels good to be free and open on the bike.
Riding without an iPod (which is much safer) allows you to
hear all the sounds of nature which is highly meditative.
no. 2 CREATIVITY: Each time I ride I get many new ideas,
insights and solutions. Carry a notepad and pencil with you to
catch the whispers and wisdom of the Universe.
no. 3 DE-STRESS: If you are taking in air through your nose and
breathing out of your nose, your lungs get a charge of life
force while kicking your nervous system back into maintenance mode. Riding amongst trees is
the ultimate. It's a beautiful exchange of taking in the oxygen they omit while they consume your
carbon dioxide. Taking in oxygen through deep breathing kicks stress's bee-hind.
no. 4 GET A KISS: If the Sun is shining, you get a nice dose of vitamins without drinking a drop of
milk. A golden, bronze or copper body from the sunkiss is always healthysexy. Slather on a bit
of sesame oil and shea butter to avoid an overdose of the Sun. :)
no. 5 HEART: Bring the cardio out of the gym and out into the fresh air. Depending on where you
live, you may be lucky enough to have a variety of terrain and elevation to make your journey
more diverse.
no. 6 SCULPT: Ridin' up those hills will definitely sculpt your calves, thighs and bee-hind. Time to
pull out those daisy dukes ladies. Watch your posture dearheart. ;)
no. 7 NO PETRO!: Leave the car keys at home while Mama Earth smiles. No petro-emissions spout
into the air when you ride your bike. Whenever possible, your choice to bike reduces the
demand for oil drilling and commerce.
no. 8 FREE: My bike cost me fifty dollars and a tune-up two years ago. That sure beats 4.89 per
gallon for gas, parking and the possibility of getting a parking ticket.
no. 9 ADVENTURE: You never know what you're going to see. Walking and biking through
different neighborhoods enable you to really get to know an area. You notice places and things
you'd barely and rarely notice while in your car. On my bike adventure I saw three little wonders
of nature that made me go, "Awwwe." A little shitzu puppy in a bike basket, two pastel-colored
butterflies dancing and a yellow caterpillar crossed the sidewalk.
no. 10 GET IT DONE!: On my bike adventure I had a nice lunch, wrote in my journal and picked up
groceries from Whole Foods. Have a rack installed on the back of your bike and bungy-cord
those packages baby!
So now do you see the benefits of getting out of your car and hoppin' on your bike? You will watch your natural beauty amplify. It feels and looks amazing! Before you get on the road, make sure to find out and observe all of the safety precautions of riding for your area.
Did I leave anything out? If you have more benefits that I haven't mentioned please ADD them below in the comment section.
Thank you for your time and attention!
13th Full Moon/Day 223: 2011
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