I need to ponder on assignments before I start them. Sometimes I get the motivation/a focus from a spark after ruminating on it for a few days, and it usually happens while in the shower or in the middle of the night, but I’ll take it where ever and whenever it hits me. When we went outside for the PHE class this past week, and I heard the birdsong, I realized I need to be outside more, whether that be running, walking, gardening or being still – all will benefit my well-being which can be a part of this self-care journey.

I started and have had to pause it due to a muscle cramp. Thought it was all good and was going to start again this week, but the cramp returned during a hike with a friend yesterday. Massage therapist on Wednesday thought it was my popliteus muscle, as I thought it was where the soleus muscle originated (high up on calf/left side, below knee), due to too short of a gait while running. I might give running a quick whirl today in the hopes to not loose the momentum I was gaining, but am nervous.