Equanimity and Numbness

My dad thinks excitement is necessary for peak performance. I reluctantly agree, though I didn’t tell him. Mostly because I want to believe that it’s possible to do that with equanimity. Perhaps it’s because I often maintain equanimity with numbness.

I’m grateful for:

1. Feeling the flow of energy (prana) in my practice today, yet having the mindfulness to take care of my knee.
2. Having a great relationship with my dad.
3. My awesome aunt visiting tomorrow! Woohoo! Going to sleep early to pick her up.
4. Having insightful conversations on Google+. Ando Perez, et al. give me hope for making deep connections online.
5. Getting my dad to agree to a meditation retreat again. Having my dad be willing to improve our relationship.