As it goes

I'm rather excited about finally rebuilding the deck. Something physical to do, the old manual labor which keeps not only the body but also the mind in shape.



I've researched the web, read a lot of material, and laid out the plans. Yesterday I rented a power auger from Home Depot and dug 13 holes in the backyard, to supplement the other 15 or so existing ones. I feel it today; aches and pains all over.



I follow buddhism, mainly zen buddhism, as my means of trying to understand life. It's full of challenges and doesn't impose rigid rules per say. In fact, the more you question and investigate, the better. Emphasis is placed on sitting meditation, where you get to work on quieting the mind to better understand other things happening in and around you. (More on that later).



There are plenty of obstacles to accomplishing this (of course). Time and motivation are the worst culprits. Others include relationships we've built which don't seem to allow such intrusions.



Am I making any sense? This is my first day blogging. Let's see where this goes.