My first full day in OHI is basically over. I got in last night at around 7:30, had dinner, soaked in the jacuzzi and went to my room and started reading "Sidharta". I promised myself that I would read this book while I was here. After a few minutes I had to put the book down. I didn't realize how tired I was. I turned the lights off at around 10PM and went to bed. I woke up at around this morning about 5:30 and couldn't decide if I wanted to drive it Encinitas to practice in the Ashtanga Yoga Center. I knew Tim Miller would not be there because I read someone's blog but I still wanted to practice. So I drove 30 miles at round 6:30 and got there by 7:15. I didn't expect the traffic to be so bad at that time but I figured I would have plenty time to practice. Tim wasn't there but it didn't really matter. I just wanted to practice and enjoy the energy of the room. I was quite focused through my practice but would occassionally take a glimpse at the person doing the second series beside me.
If I still feel good tomorrow, I'll probably go back. I got back to OHI around 9:30AM, had breakfast and soaked in the jacuzzi. Later that morning, I went to see Dr. Olinger, a 78 year old chiropractor. He was highly recommended by someone, the last time I was here. I've been having problems with my neck lately. I feel like I lost some range of motion. I think it's because of my body mechanics when I give my massages. Sometimes, I'm just so tired that I forget to watch my body mechanics. Anyway, I told Dr. Olinger this and before he gave me an adjustment he gave me a long lecture. It was really quite interesting but I still trying to sort out what he told me. He talked about shielding myself and other things which made a lot of sense but somehow I cannot verbalize what he said. He loves to talk and it didn't bother me because he shared a lot of interesting insights. I need to reflect on what he said before I can write it down. They were really simple concepts but very deep at the same time. He later gave me an adjustment which made me feel much better but I think the really healing was what he told me. Everything is good the way it is as he said. He recommended a book by a spiritual healer, I forgot the name. I'll get back to it later. It's late right now and I just want to go to bed.