I weigh 140, most others in this apartment complex outweigh me by 60 to 100 pounds. At one time I was at 205 pounds, but lost all of that during Joyce’s hospital and rehabilitation time in Saint Louis and later in Springfield. I just wasn’t eating much at all during those times;I suppose it was from worrying if she would ever be able to come home with me.
I guess there are 300 others in this complex, yet I am the only person who gets out and walks every day. I’m no better than anyone else, but I think more than one person could get out and walk a bit. Walking is the best exercise one can practice.
I still practice yoga and Tai Chi almost every day and it’s great for health and easy for older people. Tai Chi is something many elders do. It’s easy and it’s almost like slow dancing. Anyone who can stand and walk can do Tai Chi.
Meditation is the easiest thing a person can do. Just sit in a comfy chair, put your hands on top of your thighs and close your eyes. While you sit, concentrate on your breathing. Other thoughts will come into your mind, but let them go and go back to breathing. You can start with one minute of silence and slow breathing. I go for 8 minutes and it’s not easy but it is doable. I know a woman who went to a Buddhist monastery on a ten day retreat. Every morning began with a 4 hour meditation. I don’t know how she did that. Some Buddhist monks go into caves and meditate for months. Hard to believe, must be extreme hard core men and women. There are Buddhist women, they are called nuns and they do good work wherever they go.
If you are bored at this point, I understand. You are at the end of the post and you are free to do whatever you care to, or do nothing at all.
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