« Daniel Writes: Working in the Heat »

With the position I’m in, it’s pretty easy to take care of myself.  I have access to plenty of water, I’m able to choose from a plethora of organic food, I spend plenty of time outdoors, and I’m only a bike ride or bus ride away from all sorts of recreation.  I am fortunate to be young and healthy.

The dog days of summer have begun.  Even though this is probably considered a mild summer, for me the heat just takes some getting used to.  My uncle Mark once told me something very simple, but thinking about it comes in handy on days like this: he said, “Everything is only as hard as you make it.”  Badda bing, badda boom; livin’ is easy and so is workin’ in the heat.  I wish.  But, no doubt his simple words touch on some sort of interconnection between thoughts, feelings and actions.  If I feel like a struggling leaf crop in the heat, I’ll probably drag my heels.  However, if I’m as happy to be alive as the corn is on a scorcher, I can view hard work as an opportunity to have a good sweat.

It just takes a bit of planning, like drinking plenty of water and getting plenty of rest.  And, on the really hot days, making time to jump in the lake during my siesta.  :)