THE LAW OF HONOR

The Law - Honor all things

To expect things or people to be different than they are is to dishonor them. You are simply attempting to transform them into your own image of what you think they should be, rather than honoring them as they are.

Only by fully accepting "what is" can you help transform anyone or anything into its higher expression. If you dishonor its present state - you set up a conflict situation. It must fight you to maintain its integrity. How can you lead anything that is fighting you? This does not mean you have to approve of the way a thing or person is or that you would like to emulate their condition in your own life. It simply means you are non-judgmental with regard to their present state of being.

Anything is what it is because that is the way it is - your thinking does not change that. If a person is a danger to himself or a danger to others, you may need to take protective measures. You do not blame a scorpion for stinging. That is the way it is. You should not, however, put yourself in harm's way. To take away the scorpion's stinger is to kill it.

People do what they do because that is the best way they know how to be, given their circumstances. You have to honor that choice. If you can think of a better way for them to live, you can always bring up the possibility. However, you must respect the sovereignty of their will. They have a right to live their life as they see fit unless it endangers the lives of other people. Then, protective measures must be taken.

Most of us like flowers better than weeds - however you must honor nature's beautiful design of bindweed or Canadian thistles. That does not mean you have to plant them in your garden.

The bottom line is - don't condemn - don't be judgmental - but always be helpful when anything wants to evolve into its higher state.


Leland Kaiser

Sunday was my long run - 6 miles. I probably should have been a little smarter with myself, but goes to show more of how I demand too much of myself at times. I also came to a realization within myself - I am no longer a "runner".

Right before I was going to head out my knee started just aching. I didn't do anything to cause it so I justified to myself it was fine. I reassured my husband that I would stop if it got worse, good thing I didn't make any promises.

Although my knee never actually quit twinging, it never really "hurt", so I kept going. My heart rate was beautiful! I kept my run slowed to keep my knee from moving from achey to painful and I wasnt' sure how my HR would elevate as I got further into my run.

I thought I was hitting the 3.5 mile mark as my legs started getting heavy. I've accustomed my body to handle a 3 mile run as normal. I was extremely surprised when I glanced at my Garmin and saw 2.5 miles. HORRIFIED actually. How was I going to make it another 3.5 miles with my knee and legs beginning to weigh me down? All the time, my HR is still beautiful and I'm happy about that.

So, the next 3.5 miles I keep telling myself, just another mile, if it gets any worse I'll stop. But really not listening to my body telling me to STOP!

On the last mile my legs just felt NUMB! It made it easier to speed up in hopes of finishing sooner, I was miserable. I didn't feel any pain, it actually felt quite good to speed up and my HR handled it very nicely.

After finishing my last mile I got very achey in my knees. I stretched my ITB out and noticed I could actually feel the tendon tightened up. I'm thinking I really screwed up at this point, but there's nothing I can do about it now. Just stretch, ice, and rest. Big dumby!

This morning I woke up with pain. The pain I was trying to avoid during my run, but all the while making it inevitable to surface at some point.

I did have a revelation because of all of this though. That is, I'm not a long distance runner. I never have been and I never will be. I have no desire to do it, but at least I explored that within myself and realized it's just not for me. I'll stick to my shorter distances, possibly maxing out at a 10k. But I have no more desire to pursue any distances above this.

I don't like to quit anything, but I can promise you at this point I don't care if I quit training for a 1/2 marathon.

The pain I get from weight training is a necessary, but what I'm doing to my body running is not. For those of you that have made comments that you're impressed with my workouts, I say back, "No, my friends, it is I that is impressed with your dedication to running."

2nd workout with new trainer. I'm taken back by the fact every time I've seen him he asks ME what we are going to work. Maybe I'm missing something.

This time I made HIM choose. So he chose legs.

3 Supersets
leg extensions

Warm Up - 15lbs each leg x 20 reps
1st set - 75lbs x 20 reps
2nd set - 105lbs x 20 reps
3rd set - 115lbs x 15 reps
4th set - 55lbs x 10 hold 5 sec. repeat 4x

walking lunges w/reverse lunges

1st set - 10 each way body weight
2nd set - 10 each way 2x15lb DB
3rd set - 10 each way 2x20lb DB
4th set - 10 each way 2x20lb DB

3 supersets
Seated Leg Press (inner/outer) - 10 neutral, 10 toes out repeat 2x (40 total)
weights - 70/90/90/110 (final set)

seated adductor

1st set - 80lbs x 30 reps
2nd set - 80lbs x 30 reps
3rd set - 60lbs x 30 reps (10 and hold for 5 sec - 3x)

seated abductor

1st set - 80 lbs x 30 reps
2nd set - 60lbs x 30 reps (lowered weight because of cramps he said were due to weak muscles)
3rd set - 60lbs - 30 reps (10 and hold for 5 sec - 3x)

Somethings I don't look at the weight as to not fool my mind into thinking I can't do it.

Lots of stretching tonight. ITB and hip flexors with a lack of glute muscles seem to be causing my back problems. Maybe one day I'll be CURED!

Hope this works.  I'll be back later to blog in detail.  Just in case anyone wanted to look I've tried posting the link.  If it doesn't work please leave a comment and let me know.  Thanks.

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Today was not planned so well. I lost track of the day too quickly and realized there wasn't enough time to do what I had left to do and still get in all my workouts. SO for the most bang for my buck I got in a HIIT.

Duration - 20 min.
Avg. HR - 167 (80%)
Max HR - 185 (93%)

4 mph. 90 sec.
6 mph. 60 sec.
4 mph. 90 sec.
6.5 mph. 60 sec.
4 mph. 90 sec.
7 mph. 60 sec.
4 mph. 90 sec.
7.5 mph. 60 sec.
4 mph. 90 sec.
8 mph. 60 sec.
4 mph. 90 sec.
8.5 mph. 60 sec.
4 mph. 90 sec.
9 mph. 60 sec.
3.8 mph. 90 sec. (needed a little more recovery)
9 mph. 60 sec.
5 min. 3 mph. cool down

There's a moment when all children must step out into the real world - alone. Tonight was my night, alone. I usually have many thoughts of my friends and mentors to get me through the workout, if it's tough enough. Tonight it was as though my thoughts have shifted to relying more on MY inner strength instead of relying on those around me. Don't get me wrong, there will always be a time I need other's thoughts and words of wisdom, as well as support to get me through. But tonight it was like a shift took place - a healthy, needed shift bringing me to feel more balanced.

Wouldn't be here without everyone - that's for sure! Much love!