Why do we keep trying to stay in shape by exercising? So we can spend more time with our grandchildren. Here we are taking Connor (C. Daniel…) for a walk. We are going to get to see him more this coming week, and am really looking forward to it! He will more than likely take after his Dad and become a farmer, but, he will be a running farmer! (Ha!) Will see, right? How do we attempt to keep taking care of ourselves? Well we always talk about trying to keep working on our diet, and exercising. But, we need to learn how to take breaks; learn how to slow down; learn how to appreciate what we have in front of us. This last 1 1/2 years with the pandemic has made life crazy, and very frustrating. There is also no shortage of rudeness around either. Now more than ever we need to learn to slow down and take a deep breath, and appreciate what we have.
Get out and appreciate nature. We have a great lake to go to and just watch, especially with sunrise and sunsets. Now more than ever I appreciate watching and taking it in since my health issues in the past. Those scenes were always there, I was just too busy to pay attention, and almost missed it all. Don’t let that happen to you! Appreciate the carefree life they have, and take in the beauty of it.
It never gets old going out by Lake Kampeska, especially when there are some clouds, and just sit back and watch…and take time to think. Amazing what this does for your mind, and attitude. It makes you forget about everything else going on. If you have never done it, you have no idea what you are missing. Give it a try!
Our run club was out doing a long run Saturday morning, and stopped long enough to take this sunrise picture. When you are out running, or walking, or biking, just take it in. You don’t even feel like you are exercising when you have the sunrise and sunsets to help take your mind off of things, and just let go. Sarah will tend to take Dakota for a walk in the mornings, and I prefer going in the evenings, so Dakota and I can stop for some pictures as well. Dakota is also getting used to this, and is patient while I take pictures. She is just glad she gets to go for another walk!
Remember what is important, and set your priorities, before things in life pass you by!
Grandpa Dan plans on taking this all in, and spending quality time with my grandkids. As a parent, things are crazy trying to keep the family afloat, and provide for them. Now those days, and pressure, can start easing off, or at least become better, that you can spend more quality time with the grandkids that you did not always have with your own kids. Make it count. The only time it won’t matter is when you are no longer here. So strive to survive, and make your life count. Learn to take care of yourself, and be around longer to appreciate the things in life that matter! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of New Streak: #868
