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Our bodies love movement. When we
stretch or dance, our bodies adjust, realign, and start to become fluid
with the rhythm of life. Our mood lifts, and we feel more connected with
the world around us. If you are feeling stuck, ready to release old
energy, or eager to feel more alive, try moving your body. By giving your
muscles a chance to do what they were created for, you may find that all
areas of your body and your life benefit as well.
Often, we can be so busy that we forget
moving our body is even an option. Some of us remain seated at our
computer for hours every day or rush from task to task with robotic
precision. When we are caught up in crossing off items on our to-do
lists, we tend to neglect all the opportunities there are to enjoy our
bodies in the process of living. If this is true for you, begin looking
for opportunities to move. You might try dancing or moving about freely
as you clean your home, tend your garden, or care for your children. If
you are able to devote a set amount of time to self-care — practices such
as yoga, dance, tai chi, and walking are all great ways to keep your body
in motion.
Imagine how freeing it would feel to
trust your body’s movements completely, knowing it has a perfect strength
and rhythm of its own. See if you can sense your bones providing graceful
support, your muscles and tendons expanding and contracting in just the
right measure, and your lungs changing pace to fill deeply with fresh
air. Movement is a vital celebration of life. It is a way to proclaim
your own existence and relish in the joy of being alive. Today and into
the future, give yourself the gift of your body in motion.
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