Instant Gratification
When we’re suffering, sick or in pain we want it to go away right away.
Even though experience tells us recovery takes time
and the amount of time depends on the nature of the problem,
we still want it to go away now.
Understandable.
But it’s important for our long term well being to be realistic about taking care of ourselves
so we move into the best future for our health that we can.
We know that a healthy diet and exercise are important.
And we know they aren’t quick fixes that give immediate relief.
They are long term practices
that keep us feeling better than we would if we weren’t doing them.
Studying how we move
is another long term practice which improves our quality of life.
By learning about how we use our bodies,
the way we move can change for the better.
Without actually making any effort to change anything.
Just by trying to find out.
Seriously!
Just by learning about the way we move.
And we will feel better as a result.
At any age.
Because movement work stimulates the plasticity of our marvelous brains.
Our brains look at problems and automatically rearrange their circuitry
in order to come up with better ways of doing things.
Non-stop all our lives.
Dedicated long term to improving our quality of life.
But like every serious way of taking care of ourselves for the long term,
movement work isn’t a quick fix.
It can make a difference quickly, giving instant gratification here and there.
But its real benefit comes through continued learning and discovery.
Which develops over time.
Help your brain help you
by developing a long term practice of learning about how you move.
Photo by Ross Sokolovski