Day 39 I’ll Take It

My practice today was strong. Even Standing Western union fees Head-to-Knee! My right hip is still stiffer than my left, but I can tell I’m making progress. One millimeter at a time, perhaps, but I’ll take it.

I’ve been told that in the first 30 days, you notice changes in your body, but they’re subtle. Deep, even cellular-level adjustments that might not be obvious to anyone else. You’re doin’ the work, you’re smokin’ Bikram’s Torture Chamber, but is there anything to show for it? Not really. Your ass is still your ass, even if you’re now aware that there are muscles in it.

In the second 30 days, the changes continue, becoming more evident as muscles grow accustomed to being longer, stronger. In the second 30 days, as the changes turn from temporary to permanent, others might start noticing. Your ass becomes ever-so-slightly unrecognizable. In a good way.

But we’re talking 40, 50, 60 days.

That’s a lot of days, is what I think. But then, on my way out this morning, my daughter told me today that my legs were looking good.

You bet I’ll take that! 40 days, here I come!