Just a moment to sit outside- yes, outside- to meditate on this my birthday morning
with a squiggly guinea pig afraid of the outside air. He squeaks and wiggles on my lap searching
for a safe spot to forget that he is fearful when finally I take him inside to munch on salad mix and eye we warily, wondering if I will attempt to pick him up again. Nope. Not again. It's back outside to meditate- what a treat. A full half hour. Outside.

Eva joins me half way through with another guinea pig. This one is calmer, used to meditating, still squirming some, don't put your hands on him or he will shriek. Where can I put my hands if not on my lap while I meditate. It works out. Peace. Today is my birthday.