That is very helpful Teacake. I love the analogy of looking back and turning to stone. I guess that's what's happening to me right now.

I took yoga classes when I was younger, but now I have lower back pain from osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. I have trouble getting on and off the floor. I'm using my treadmill for cardio and walk my dog when the weather is good. I tried quiet meditating but I don't like it. I use Tibetan bowl music now to meditate with. I feels like I'm having a brain massage.

Commemorative art to mourn the loss of my childhood sounds like a good idea.