rest.........

Its funny how my thoughts today are following another teammates; I love my sunday day of rest. I, too, try very hard to not train or have any other commitments. And as I relax here on the couch in the sun, I have to wish I had more time to reflect like this. The contentment is almost palpable here in the house, as we all have some well deserved 'down time'. And it is this time when I can think and reflect on my training, life and family, that I am learning to treasure the most. I also treasure this time in the light; yes sunlight. I work indoors, away from windows and in the winter, its dark when I go to work and when I come home. (although thats starting to change already. Hallelujah!) The light has such a profound affect on mood for me. I think I must have been a plant in my former life.
Music, couch, sunlight, fuzzy snuggly dog and family to sit and talk with. A simple but awesome recipe for happiness and contentment. Its a lesson I wish I remembered more often; and one I hope my kids will do too.