Derek

Mania Goes to the Hospital

“There is nothing stable in this world; uproar’s your only music.” John Keats Because of a new medication, I’ve entered…

4 years ago

The Gift of Life

https://youtu.be/_w29PGfqyM0 If I ever need a reminder of how perilous life is, I’ll  just ride along a snow-and-ice-dabbled, heavily-trafficked, Pacific…

4 years ago

Exploring Your Fear Frontier: What it is and How it Works

Walking the path of mindfulness and self-inquiry is rarely comfortable, which means that you’ll eventually encounter some pretty nasty stuff.…

4 years ago

Potato

https://youtu.be/S7IomXEfYcU Sitting in the office,With nothing left to do.  You’re looking at me,And I’m looking at you.  I’m made of…

4 years ago

Passing

Life passes quickly.Take a moment to give thanks. https://youtu.be/Zd6QrzjtA0o

4 years ago

Does Cycling Help with Depression?

I’ve struggled with depression since I was a teenager. But it wasn’t until I started cycling that I experienced a…

4 years ago

Elevation

Crank, crank, crank my bikeUp along the hill. Moving faster, sleeker, trimmer, dimmerNever sitting still. No rest, wicked soul,Afraid of…

4 years ago

Balance

“Glow,” says the sun.“I cannot,” responds the shadow.“Why not?” asked the sun.“Where you are, I am not,” the shadow explained.“And…

4 years ago

Blush-Painted Shades

https://youtu.be/uuY59SoK-04 Remember: mindfulness flows, ego slows. PedalMind.com Opening myself to reality takes real effort. The problem is that just behind…

4 years ago

Flow Forward

https://youtu.be/5d3yx-7chCs On the bike, it’s easy to find flow, while maintaining awareness of my surroundings. Back in the real world,…

4 years ago

A Phat Wait

https://youtu.be/xVqfIzvfFpg My months-long wait,Has left me with weight,Along myMidsection Fries, ice cream, and other bad food,Sits, no longer removed,By myCycling…

4 years ago

Time Flies

https://youtu.be/GLvETG5LHy4 On the bike, we’re awash in a sea of sensations. It’s easy—necessary, perhaps—to remain mindful and watch each second…

4 years ago

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