My recent revelation is that life can be full of peace and joy when viewed through gratitude and present moment thinking.  Showing gratitude for people, events and things creates a sense of peacefulness.  Freeing your mind of future and past thinking eliminates anxiety and stress.  Notice everything that is right in front of you.  Hear the birds, smell the flowers, feel the breeze.  It is a wonderful way to feel immediate calmness.  Combine this with feeling grateful for everything large and small and we can manage any situation.

Charm is simply a matter of being yourself. Your uniqueness is your power.  This thought sparked  from the beautiful orchid.  This plant blooms takes 

Lichen is a unique life form. It is not a plant but rather a fungus-alga.  Lichen's benefit to humans is it absorbs pollutants. This is a very complex, unique and beautiful organism

As I ran this week this beautiful cluster laid on my trail.  It beauty brightened my run.  Having a forest full of this organism is health blessing.  It absorbs pollutants and provides fresh clean air every day for me.

Why has this lichen mesmerized me this week?  Maybe it's because lichen presents itself in a confusing way.  Many people would think at first glance that this is a plant, but it's not.  I feel like I may not be what you would expect at first glance.  I am physical and mentally very strong but I suspect most people don't see that when they meet me.  Certainly I do not radiate weakness but I think you have to know me to understand my strength and passion.  There is no doubt in my mind I can accomplish anything.  There are few people who know this.   I feel unique, complex and unlike anyone else.  
The LM14DC is a great representation of me.  As I start part 54 I honor my determination. Over 2 years of running every day, that is exceptional.  I am complex, unique with very strong opinions.  Health and fitness is a cornerstone of my existence.  So as I run past this lichen everyday I realize how similar I am with this fungus/alga.

Exercising outside is complete joy.  The vibrant colors, fresh smells and clean air fill my routine with peace and happiness.  Seeing the beauty around me and transforming my health nearly erases the "challenge" part of my morning.  Each morning feels different.  They all are spectacular and beautiful but also very unique.  This routine has opened my heart to the subtle changes that occur each day.  My heart is filled with gratitude and love.  This slice of paradise transform me.  The 30 to 45 minutes each morning brings me to a complete state of gratefulness.  I have improved my mind, body and soul with the LM14DC.  This really is essential for a anxiety free life.