tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048229334858323343.post3651372343073078434..comments2024-03-09T08:58:57.961-05:00Comments on Everything is Interesting: Freedom Pond, againJulie H. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18370626312151913595noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048229334858323343.post-13821519056874600542009-09-19T07:24:01.920-04:002009-09-19T07:24:01.920-04:00No mystery, Julie. I just meant that you had said ...No mystery, Julie. I just meant that you had said walking in the woods didn't provide the same feelings. Now that you've clarified that you seek kayaking as moving meditation, I understand the distinction. That's a good way to put it. It it quite meditative to just glide across the water.jmcleod76https://www.blogger.com/profile/17756115118582961551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048229334858323343.post-34187776594510446322009-09-18T22:46:11.898-04:002009-09-18T22:46:11.898-04:00Yes, I know exercise is an antidepressant, though ...Yes, I know exercise is an antidepressant, though I'm not sure what you mean about it not being "straightforward in my case." Hmmm.<br /><br />I've had many experiences of extreme euphoria after doing a lot of yoga, or bicycling (when I was young and able to bike like a maniac), even from weightlighting. The kayaking feels different, though. It's not that much exercise, actually. I certainly never feel like I'm exerting myself in the least (and I surely need to!) It really does feel like moving meditation more than anything else.<br /><br />TMC, if you're jealous, get out there and get into the water! Is there any where you live? :) I imagine where you are as waterless - how absurd. But Maine does have an abundance of water compared to many parts of the country. We're rather famous for that!Julie H. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370626312151913595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048229334858323343.post-68631797180361864712009-09-18T10:45:38.735-04:002009-09-18T10:45:38.735-04:00I'm so jealous!! :)I'm so jealous!! :)TMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287499048486219026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048229334858323343.post-85856031368607428772009-09-18T09:53:22.343-04:002009-09-18T09:53:22.343-04:00I'm glad you didn't get hurt this time, an...I'm glad you didn't get hurt this time, and that you have a sense of humor about your "spill." Anytime I go near a boat, I resign myself that I'll probably get wet. Getting out is my least favorite part. I usually end up tripping ad kneeling in the water. <br /><br />Exercise is a well-known antidepressant, though it sounds like it may not be that straightforward in your case. I know I always feel <i>really</i> good after karate class.jmcleod76https://www.blogger.com/profile/17756115118582961551noreply@blogger.com