September Edition: My thoughts on…movement
Movement…
We are all in a constant state of movement. Whether it’s our bodies physically moving, or the constant motion of our lives. For me, I try to make sure that my body moves a little extra everyday. I work out regularly, choose the stairs, park farther away from the door, all on purpose and all to keep my body and mind healthy. The kind of movement I want to talk about, though, is life movement. There are three directions our lives can be moving.
One, is forward, and this is the best direction possible, it means you are headed in the right direction and usually towards happiness. It’s important to know, that you don’t have to be sprinting! Every step forward, no matter how slow or small, is a step towards greatness. Maybe for you, it’s a promotion at work, a goal you’ve been trying to achieve, peace of mind, or even just a healthier happier life. Keep moving forward!
Moving backward, the worst direction can really feel like you’re being drug through life. It’s heavy, bogs you down, sucks the joy out of your life, and usually feels there is no end in sight. There is an end though, it’s that one baby step FORWARD that you CHOOSE to take.
The last direction is lateral. These movements can be positive or negative and that’s usually determined by perspective. Is it a lateral movement that could someday get you closer to where you want to be? Or a lateral movement that you take because you’re trying to “sidestep” something? It’s okay to step sideways here and there, but not okay to make a habit out of it. That’s called complacency.
My hope for you is that you’re moving physically to keep yourself healthy and that your life is moving forward towards whatever it is you want. Take a step sideways if you must, but don’t ever stop moving!