I sat zazen again last night. I got a really good seat and physically the 20 minute meditation felt real good. Mentally things were pretty good too. Thoughts of how good this meditation session came up and I just smiled at them and recognized them as ego thoughts then returned to either counting my exhalations or just global awareness of all things happening in the present moment.

I did start to get a bit drowsy towards the end and found myself closing my eyes. When I did, I just opened my eyes again and brought my awareness back again to my breath. Overall, I felt like I dealt with what came up in a very gentle, appropriate way.

This morning I feel much more grounded and mindful. It’s nice.

Today I am home with my 4 year old daughter Amy who has a fever and ear infection. Mom is in class today (Micro-biology) so I get to play hooky from work. It’s so fun being home with Amy. I can clean the kitchen and cut the grass and she either does her own thing or helps me out. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter!!

Today is a very good day.