Inquiring minds want to know…do I practice what I preach? Well, today I certainly did! I woke up feeling tired, grumpy, and mad at myself. I ate a bunch of junk food over the 4th of July holiday week-end. I should be embarassed to admit it but, lest there be any doubt of my human-ness, I’ll admit it. I had ice cream, cake, tater chips, and more ice cream. I also watched waayyyy too mch TV and didn’t ride my bike like I said I was going to. What could I blame it on?? More importantly, what can I do about it now.
Well, first (after a little coffee) I struck out on a brisk walk around my beautiful neighborhood. Almost immediately, I felt better and it cleared my mind and gave me a great boost of energy. Then I went straight to the piano and played for about 30-45 minutes, mostly J.S. Bach. That was the most enjoyable, comforting thing I’ve done in weeks. I LOVE playing the piano and feel like it really is my best friend.
I can tell you without a doubt that getting aerobic exercise and making some beautiful music will make you a lot happier that lying on the couch watching mindless TV and eating ice cream and potato chips. What do you think???
As a non-musician listening to Bach works also. Even in a Walkman!!