Here is a daily meditation taken from The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.

“As you move forward along the path of reason, people will stand in your way.  They will never be able to keep you from doing what’s sound, so don’t let them knock out your goodwill for them.  Keep a steady watch on both fronts, not only for well-based judgements and actions, but also for gentleness with those who would instruct our path or create other difficulties.  For getting angry is also a weakness, just as much as abandoning the task or surrendering under panic.  For doing either is an equal desertion- the one by shrinking back and the other by estrangement from family and friend.”        Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 11.9

‘As we begin to make progress in our lives, we’ll encounter the limitations of the people around us.  It’s like a diet.  When everyone is eating unhealthy, there is a king of natural alignment.  But if one person starts eating healthy, suddenly there are opposing agendas.  Now there’s an argument about where to go for dinner.

Just as you must not abandon your new path simply because other people may have a problem with it, you must not abandon those other folks either.  Don’t simply write them off or leave them in the dust.  Don’t get mad or fight with them.  After all, they’re at the same place you were not long ago.’

I found this one a bit insightful. ‘Don’t abandon others….or yourself’  You may be on different points of your journey compared to others.  Don’t abandon them because of where they are on that journey, but recognize it and understand that we are all moving at different speeds and phases of development.  Help those behind you and follow those ahead of you.  Abandonment in either direction doesn’t help anyone.

Schedule This Week-  Chelsea and Heidi will be covering all the classes.  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday  5am, 6am, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm.  Saturday to be determined. FRIDAY SURPRISE- anyone who does the workout on Fridays is eligible to win a CrossFit 5×5 shirt.  Just a little incentive to get you in on those Fridays.

Workouts this week-  POKER?, row/pullup/push jerks triplet, Run 5K, CrossFit Total, Turkish Get up/pullup, cleans/pushups/jump rope.   All subject to change.

I started chemotherapy this weekend to limit my immune system so it clears the way for my genetically modified T-cells(super white blood cells) to be put back in on Wednesday July 20 to specifically attack the tumor.  I will be in Portland after that until I can get my immunity back up.

THIS WEEK’S PALEO RECIPE IS………..

Quick and Easy Marinara

If you don’t want to stand over the stove all day, but still want a homemade sauce, this is for you. Perfect for zucchini noodles, meatballs, or anywhere else you want a delicious marinara sauce.
Course Dips, Side Dish
Cuisine Keto, Paleo
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 cups
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 28- ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add the tomatoes and Italian seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer for 45-55 minutes until tomatoes are broken down.
  2. Add the vinegar and puree the sauce if you want a smooth sauce; otherwise serve as is.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

SEE YOU AT THE GYM

3,2,1 GO!!

DEAN