I’ve heard it said that if we could only do one type of exercise, the best choice would be to do yoga.
Besides all the physical benefits yoga gives I have also learned some valuable lessons about life.
During my senior year of high school, I signed up for General Chemistry. Entering the classroom, I noticed the periodic table was hanging on the wall. The teacher was jazzed about his subject, but I felt like he was speaking a different language.
Our body, mind, and spirit are connected. Improving the health of one will boost the health of the others.
Do you want to be healthier? Have you got weight you want to lose, a physical weakness that doesn’t allow you to do the things you enjoy, or are you sick quite often? Do you have a problem with your physical health?
Recently I saw this optical illusion. Can you see 16 circles in this image? I have to admit, I didn’t see them at first, but when I did, I was thrilled.
Everyone is doing the best they can with the body, mind, and spirit they have.
Our best performance depends on how healthy our body is, how healthy our mind is, and how healthy our spirit is. The nourishment we give each of these parts will determine how well we can perform.
What are we feeding them?
As COVID-19 rears its ugly head, many changes have taken place in our lives. People around the world are trying to wrap their head around the forced change due to a virus so small it cannot be seen without a microscope.
Are you sick? Having the flu or a broken arm certainly qualifies. But how about it you have aches and pains, an injury that won’t heal, or are unable to do things you want? Is there anything that can be done about it?
Do you wake up tired, feel sluggish throughout the day, and are exhausted in the evening? Are you stuck with low energy? There are many factors which lead to this kind of chronic tiredness.
Marathons aren’t about running for me. They are about life lessons, finding what I’m capable of, and perspective. Come along with me as I ran the Boston Marathon for the 3rd time. You will be able to feel the race without ever putting on a pair of running shoes.
After 3 months of resting my eyes and brain, I was ready to go back to the vision therapist and be re-evaluated. Two big break-throughs had happened during the rest period and I looked forward to showing them my progress.
How do I capture the Boston Marathon 2018?
The weather was ridiculous
The race was spectacular
I didn’t want the experience to end
Self help gurus, psychologists, doctors, and religious counselors all work to help us to change out of our old dysfunctional ways and into a new and improved version of ourselves. Myself included! It’s a worthy cause. Most of us want to improve ourselves and live a happier healthier life.
My vision therapy was done. 45 weeks of work complete. I had not gotten the results I had hoped for. The vision therapist sent me on my way for 3 months of rest.
I'm quite sure no one had ever questioned Dr. Old’s methods. She warned me I wouldn’t be able to read without cheaters. But her ‘MD’ didn’t give her insight into my predicament so I insisted on a new prescription.
Do I have a right to be frustrated and angry? Yep. Am I going to walk around pissed off and feel like I’ve been done wrong? No. Why not?
Last week I visited the Vision Therapy doctor to be evaluated. I’m a little over half-way through vision therapy to get my eyes to work together. My brain was challenged by the new exercises given to me by the therapist and the doctor said I was making good progress.
Do you believe what you see? This week I learned that we can't always when I had yet another ah-ha moment at vision therapy.
A few weeks ago, I ran the Fargo Marathon. There were so many moments that I’ll cherish. Whether or not you're a runner, come along with me and experience the race.
What do you think's possible? After 23 weeks of vision therapy, I'm holding onto my dream of seeing the world with depth. My progress is slow but sure. Join my story and see what insight there may be for you.