I dug out this flowerbed to the depth of around a foot. filled the trench with a few bags of compost…
Then sieved the earth that came out of it and used it to fill the trench level…
Had to trundle the trolley up and down the garden many times to get to this stage. I reckon this is at least a temporary work-out that might make a marginal difference to my expanding waistline. 
Mrs mart and the neighbours try to moderate me but to no avail.
You can’t keep a good man down.
@zuludog Thank you so much for your kind and wise words. Sometimes we all need that little reminder to stop carrying the weight of “if only” and just begin again, right here, right now.
I really like the idea of looking at today as a fresh start. There’s something gentle and hopeful about that. A bit more light, a bit more movement, maybe even a few new friendships along the way, I’ll take all of that, gladly.
I’m definitely going to explore the idea of joining a local Tai Chi or Qi Gong session. I think being outdoors and moving with others sounds like exactly what my body and mind need.
Thanks again for taking the time to reach out. It truly means a lot.
@mart That definitely sounds like a workout to me, trolley laps and soil-sieving? You’ve earned extra gardening points and maybe a slightly smaller waistline!
I can just imagine Mrs Mart and the neighbours shaking their heads while you power through like a gardening hero. But honestly, when the garden calls, what choice do we have?
Can’t wait to see what grows from all that effort!
@Pimmy - you’ll be tired of hearing from me!
Joining a group or session will give you some company and encouragement, but in the meantime here’s something nice to look at
Don’t be overwhelmed, if you look carefully you’ll see that none of the forms are too difficult, I find that the hardest part is remembering the sequence
Apart from where she bends of course; but remember that she’s an expert, and one of the points of Tai chi is that you just do what you can manage – and enjoy it!
If you like this, watch the Shibashi video in the link at the end or find her other videos on YT
@zuludog
Not tired at all, your suggestions are always welcome!
I gave the video a try, and I actually enjoyed it more than I expected. Simple, calming, and just enough to feel like I’m moving with purpose. I’m definitely will be adding this to my routine.Thanks again for pointing me in a lovely direction.
