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Took truck back to the shop today. I think it's low on coolant and if so there has to be a leak. The experts are looking into the problem.

I ended up walking a lot today, which felt good. It relieved some of the antsy feelings I've been having. Fresh air, sunshine, some rain, some clouds--all in harmony.

I keep discovering things I can't do--like shake a bottle of liquid to stir up the contents. My muscle/nervous system won't make the motion--especially with my right hand/arm. I can perform the motion slowly, but can't make it happen quickly. I recall something that Chris mentioned to me--about a motion not being fast--how I can reteach myself a lost motion as long as I do it slowly at first. Slowly and smoothly is the key--not how fast it can be done.

Before I dropped my truck off, I went to Target and Trader Joe's. At Target, I could feel my anxiety start up when I entered the building. I practiced breathing and persisting at completing what I went there to get. Did the same at Trader Joe's--breathe and shop--a new therapy.

While I was out walking, I saw a person from the dance group driving by. He did a double take seeing me. He was late for a doctor's appointment and couldn't stop. It was an interesting experience seeing him--a scene to be repeated many times in the coming weeks and months. Makes me a bit nervous, but it'll be good to see people once again.

I really rested today (after all of the walks). I just felt like crawling into the bed and zoning out. I believe I even napped some despite the noisy complex today.

I've started keeping a checklist of the daily/weekly practices that I'm doing. Quite a few checkmarks over the past few days--despite the funk of yesterday and the truck today. I'm continued to be surprised at how much of the practices I get in each day, no matter what I think I've not done.

Well, speaking of those practices--it's time to do a few more as I prepare for and head to the bed. Some light body work, meditation, body scan and prayers. That should do it for today!