The New FM 105.5 Muskoka's Lite Favourites

As time passes at the speed of...uh...time. I can't help but notice all good intentions start to fade. Weeks ago when I returned from a rejuvenated vacation week of canoe rides and mindless wandering, I vowed to keep the vacation spirit alive throughout my week...and... I did... for about a week. Don't get me wrong, I have added some new basic quality of life routines back into my day. But something happens to us where we forget to do things we enjoy instead of the things we 'need' to do. Week one was filled with a surprise canoe ride, drive to a beach to catch a sunset, and a couple of big walks that Sherry and I took. Week two, a couple of quiet moments on the back deck and we took a walk (to the mailbox). This past weekend was the beginning of week 3 post vacation. We hesitantly with hymmm and hawww, went for a walk. We were debating whether to just relax, maybe have a cup of tea, maybe see if there was a movie on, but we started our walk (to the mailbox). Before you knew it... you know what happened? Life happened! Energy came back, we passed the mailbox and continued chatting and looking at gardens and houses and trees and sky... all the things we miss in our vehicles and our lives. We were out for over an hour...and loved it. We must continue to battle basic science...stationary things wish to stay stationary and moving things want to keep moving. The health benefit is actually the secondary point. I realise that it takes a lot of energy to 'start' life; it actually takes a lot of energy to truly relax. But the energy is spent in the first few minutes to get over the first little hill, after that it's all coasting. Try it, try something. Change up your routine a little. Force that walk upon yourself, take your coffee in a travel cup to the waters edge or trail. Breaking your pattern doesn't have to mean skydiving. Life has a million more little things in it than big things. Enjoy one of them.