Blissful Biking

I wondered today whether other people enjoy the feeling of bicycling through Toronto as much as me, and thought that they must. Surely these were not unique feelings. Since starting to bike on Thursday, I've felt even more energy than usual. Upon arriving home from work Friday evening, I started my Saturday errands immediately. This is a great feeling that the energy and attitude comes from within, rather than being triggered by a terrific external event. There are the external events, too, but these are the product of improved awareness and self awareness, and seeing the wonder in the smallest of things, such as a friend's smile, dark blue eyes of a half Thai baby, the feel of the wind and the sun on one's hair.

There is also a camaraderie among bikers that is very pleasant. Moreoever the scenery goes by much slower, so one can enjoy it more.

I made a donation to Myanmar. I am hopeful it reaches the people who need the help. The tornado has had a devastating effect on the country. At the time of this writing, the death toll is estimated to be between 60,000 and 100,000.

I've also started listening to Karim Hajee's 'Creating Wealth' CDs. It would have been nice to add '000' (three zeros) to the donation. I could invest in multi-currency sandwiches, borrow at a low rate in one country, and earn a higher interest rate by depositing in a presently high interest rate country.

Gary A. Scott discussed this, the type of investing he has been doing for years, in addition to real estate investing. I've been reading his daily emails on Ecuador, which I learned about by subscribing to International Living. I am seriously considering my next real estate investment to be in Ecuador.

It is interesting that Robert Kyosaki (author or Rich Dad Poor Dad), who also strongly advocates real estate investing, correctly predicted the direction of oil prices. Over a year ago, he said that not only would oil reach $ 100, that he believes it could hit $150 or more.

Interesting how my desire to bike, which has been ongoing for years and has been even more pronounced these past couple of months, had nothing to do with the practicality of driving less to save on gas. Instead, it had to do with a strong desire, coupled with a wish to contribute to reducing emissions. Another example of being true to oneself, resulting in what is better for all.

My new massage therapist (who could be 30 years old) said her philosophy is that people who take care of themselves and of their health, are people who are much better able to help others. As simple as this statement may appear to be, I felt it to be rather profound. If one considers the implications of such a comment, and acts on it (i.e. takes care of themselves, their health in all areas of their lives), the person and therefore the world, inevitably changes in a profound manner, one action at a time.