Yesterday evening I decided to walk to Northerly Island and run the hill while the sun was setting. When I arrived I recalled running the hill at Blackwell 40 years ago. It was then I discovered the importance of running and relating with a hill, the mind and body are put to tests more severe than usual and this leads to physical and spiritual growth, especially faith. I ran the hill 9 times and at the top, during the middle reps, a girl dressed in black danced to silent music.
This morning I arose at 3:30am and meditated 40 minutes, then walked to the Jewel Tree at Navy Pier to make an offering and watch the sun rise. When I dropped the rice onto the ground I saw that someone had placed numerous coins and small purple flowers inside the sunflower ring. When I returned home I made a breakfast of rice, beans, eggs and spinach, then napped a few hours. This afternoon my energy was good so I walked to the track and did the usual running and exercise routine.