another step forward

Another step today, in multiple ways.  First, I decided on a spare gas tank setup for my bike and got that mounted today.  I had a rather difficult time deciding how I will carry spare gas on my trip to Alaska this summer.  As can be imagined, anytime one carries gasoline, there is an associated risk of fire if I were unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident.  On the other hand, I really wanted to be able to carry spare gasoline because the places I want to visit in Alaska are generally off the beaten path.  My bike does pretty good with gas mileage, but still.  Better to be safe then having to hoof it out when you are miles in the "outback".  Anyway, I decided on a "Pegpacker" system that mounts a rack for a one gallon gas can where my passenger foot peg would normally be located.  I like it for several reasons.  First, it can be attached or removed as needed.  This way, if I have occasion to have a passenger, I can still do so without much hassle.  Secondly, I do not have to drill holes in my panniers (hard saddle bags).  Other advantages include the tank being located in a fairly protected location and, finally, I can re-use the system on another bike if I ever decide to sell my V-Strom.  So, it is mounted and all is well.  Another step today is I am now starting my exercise routine again.  I had to really slow things down when I was dealing with my cough, but this is better now.  Mind you, I still cough, but not bad enough to prohibit me from working out.  This is a good thing because time is passing.  I only have 4 months until I leave for my trip.  I really need to be in the best shape I can be in to handle the roads I'll be traveling!  And finally, I believe I made a breakthrough on my spirit path today.  I am coming to grips with aspects of myself that I haven't been very excited about facing.  This is a good thing, a big step towards power for me.  By this I mean that I gain power by being a better me for my healing practice.  My Creator requires me to be a person of honor and integrity.  This allows me to be as open as possible to allow the healing energy to flow through me to accomplish the best and highest good.  I have been pretty good about honesty and integrity towards others, but it seems I have those things I must deal with in my relationship with myself that are so often so difficult to deal with.  It is these things that I can see now, and identifying "stuff" is half the battle.  So this is a good day; a day I can feel good about.  For this I am grateful!