I cycled 10 miles in 27 minutes yesterday! A year ago, I could barely do half that. I walked into our communal gym, and climbed onto a stationary bike, pedalling to nowhere, slowly. I've lost a lot of inhibitions about exercising in public, lost a little weight, and gained a whole lot of energy!
One of my highschool friends asked if I was training for a marathon, and I said, "yes, the next 40 years of my life!" I want to live to be over one hundred! Exercise, a healthy diet, creative expression, being surrounded with great people, and being at peace, are my prescriptions for a long, and authentically happy life.
I treasure this charming serving bowl, for the happy little bluebirds, cherry blossoms and indigo blue border...Disney in Provence. More than one guest this Summer, has enjoyed lemon yogurt, with fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries served from this cheery bowl.
The deep bowl was handpainted by a Toronto woman when she was in her eighties. In her lovely handwriting, she signed the year, and her name on the back: Rachel Aronov, 2000. I would like to think she continued her art for many more years. The joy she received in painting, would surely have added years to her life.
Excercise is great...and for me, creative expression is essential. I often say I would have gone mad without photography, and all my other art projects. I am not alone. So many of my friends have found the peace and joy, and energy that comes with creative expression. Through photography, painting, drawing, carving, making jewelry, singing, playing guitar, playing piano, dancing, writing, cooking, baking, and gardening - my friends and I have found the fountain of youth!
Photographs Copyright of: Ruth Adams, Widows Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.
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