The Healthy Life
Staying Fit Regardless of your Schedule – Part 2
Hello again,
I received great feedback from the first part of this topic. Thank you all.
One thing that resonated with the feedback was the question about how much of a role the mind plays in getting the body to move. The power of the mind cannot be underscored and as I was thinking of how to bring this home, a trip I took over the weekend really showed me the way.
I went to Shai Hills with a family that has quite a busy schedule. They set aside Sunday afternoon right after church service and we took a little road trip to the hills. When we arrived, we chose the highest peak, an estimated thirty-minute climb.
Ten minutes into the climb, my companions decided they were tired and they were settling for the view somewhere close to the middle. Ah! The classic mental barrier we all experience. You see, this is how the mind works, especially with physical activity. There is a barrier in our minds that caps our physical abilities. It is the most painful at that moment and giving up seems the ultimate option but immediately you push it back, the activity you are partaking in becomes seemingly easier and you actually enjoy this ‘physical torture.’
Ten minutes into the climb
We rested just a little bit and I encouraged the family to keep on going, there was a more rewarding view at the top and the climb would definitely be worth it. Immediately they all agreed to continue the ascent, no one complained again, there were a few grimaces but all minds were fixed on an ultimate goal, the view at the top.
When we got to the top, we entered a peaceful space. Personally, all my worries seem to have vanished and I gained clarity on a lot of issues that were on my mind at the beginning of the ascent. I looked around me and the family were so happy. You’d imagine that a group that were complaining ten minutes into the walk would have enjoyed the break but rather they moved about excitedly and barely rested. It was truly a beautiful sight to behold.
We started our descent and it was also very pleasant. It was definitely easier and even though our bodies had taken a little ‘whacking’ our minds were in a happy place and we were generally healthier.
Our drive back to the city was exciting and I smiled at the effort this family placed into staying fit regardless of the hustle and bustle of the city life. I have checked in on them this week and they are all having an amazing week.
30-minute climb equates to an amazing 7 days? Count me in for the rest of my life.
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Peace and love always
– N.K.
View from the top after our climb