Manual Labor

I worked outside all day today, mowing the yard and cleaning up. The crew came home and was thrilled with what I did, I also felt very good about it. We started talking about how manual labor is "good for the soul," as Gina put it. I agree. Whenever I give myself an active project, I'm quite pleased with myself when I'm done. I didn't have to do it and it sure wasn't inviting, but for some reason as soon as I get started, the more energy I have to finish. It's the pure opposite of being lazy...which is a total power trip for me. It rejuvenates my mood and I'm ready to relax, the very thing that I enjoy most.