The wintery temperatures have begun in earnest here in the PNW, once again stifling my annual desire to magically become a gardener and grow my own food. Maybe if I wasn't so busy optimizing a farm in Stardew Valley I might consider actual gardening, but as it stands, I will sigh and glance sadly at the few wilting herbs I did grow this year.
Despite my horticultural failure, I do have a few metaphorical gardens I can cultivate. I think Voltaire coined the original phrase about cultivating your own garden in an absurd world, and while many many philosophers have argued about what it means, my take is that instead of retreating from the hardship and absurdity of the world, we have to make ourselves stronger mentally, physically, and emotionally during the times of relative peace and calm.
So, for me, today's goal is physical. I started running awhile ago with the idea of just getting the recommended 30 minutes of heart-healthy exercise per day. But today I've started trying to get actively stronger. I've got feelers out in my BuyNothing group for a set of adjustable weights, I've found a list of bodyweight exercises to try out in various configurations, and have added "fitness" to the list of rabbit holes I'm allowed to go down as time permits. I have a lot of aches and pains, and I'm hoping a little extra core and arm muscles will help. Stamina and strength are my goals. I'm not super motivated by competition or big numbers going up, so I'm not going to really be formal about it. I figure I'll be strong enough when, the next time I need to move some furniture, I don't need a break halfway through.
Don't forget to be kind to your neighbors.
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