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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.
Many times 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
items off 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, 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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