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One activity that I do when I’m not working in the admissions office is cycling. I really enjoy it. It’s a great way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful outdoors while staying in shape. It really helps me to calm my thoughts and bring my mind to peace. My theory is that cycling or most other physical activities help bring your mind into the very present moment. You are so focused on what you are doing such as peddling or kicking a soccer ball that you do not have time to worry about silly things like whether some girl likes you or how you did on the final exam. Both of these ‘problems’ nothing can be solved by thinking about them. No matter how long I think about the final exam I took the grade will still be the same as it has already happened. There is nothing that can be accomplished by cyclical thought patterns relating to most if not all problems. I could hate myself for not studying more before the exam but again that would not fix anything. The only thing I could do was make sure I studied more the next time around. I personally feel that these thought patterns do more harm than good, but anyway cycling helps me focus my mind on the present moment and Be Here Now.

This is what most people think of then they think of 'New Jersey'...

My bike route is nothing like this.

This is one of my favorite barns around my area one of the reasons I included it on my bike ride:

I'm not a huge fan of horses but it certainly is picturesque:

This is a picture of one of my favorite roads to bike on. On my 20 mile bike route it is towards the end of the ride so it is good because you are out of the sun and there are very few cars. Its a very beautiful road. On my 50 mile bike route I actually get to bike the entire length of the road which is always fun!