Sharing Knowledge Is To Be Divine

Saturday, I decided to get off my sissy pants butt and do a 91 mile motorcycle poker fun run to benefit a local animal shelter.  I telephoned the organizer to tell him I was a novice rider and was the ride up to my skills set.  He said 'no worries, I'll take good care of you'.  91 miles later, I learned how to back the bike up into a spot on a gravel surface; how to start the bike when stopped on a steep hill, how to really look where I want to go on curves - which made for a lot of fun, and to take the plunge on a major highway and let it  go at 65-70mph.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  All along this ride, veteran riders kept giving me pointers and advice and were most kind and generous with their knowledge.They shared their years of experience , offered gentle encouragement, and when I finally backed the bike into a spot without any assistance, they all clapped and cheered me on.  Knowledge is power, but to share it with others is to be Divine.  If you're an expert of anything, be generous...share it with others.  After all, someone gave you a piece of their know-how way back when.  A special thank you to Jim and all the other folks who participated in the Sullivan County Roars For Paws Ride...they raised $1700 for the shelter.  Way to go!

Volunteer and Become a Part of Community

Yesterday, I spoke about  a wonderful farmer's market.  What happened that afternoon was truly amazing.  I was sitting a the dealership where I volunteer my landscaping abilities, when the organizers of the very same farmer's market came into the shop to ask me if I would be interested in becoming involved with the market.  My efforts to beautify the exterior of the dealership are enjoyed by many, but now, have lentan  to become part of a greater community.  My task will be to contribute ideas (and some physical acitivity) to make their new space visually and interactively the best it can be.  I am quite excited to become involved with the planning of a raw space and I'll do my very best to try to make the 2012 Rock Hill Farmer's Market the nicest market in the lower Catskills.  I'll make new friends, participate in an artistic activity I enjoy, and in the process of sharing, I will enjoy my time well spent.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Volunteer.  It's not only good for you, it's good for everybody.  That 'feel good' feeling when you do a good thing releases endorphins and serotonin in your brain.  You'll feel euphoric, your blood pressure will be lower and both your mental and physical wellbeing will benefit.