Move to thrive

Sometimes the most powerful things we can do to stay balanced just seem too simple and we can tend to gloss over the innate resources we have, thinking there must be some special product or program we need to buy in order to maintain good health. The truth is, other than needing to obtain healthy food, the other basics of the health equation require nothing external. Those are: exercise, deep breathing, getting enough rest, keeping a positive attitude and having meaningful connections with others.

This month I want to emphasize the importance of moving your body, and if you have trouble thinking about an exercise program then how about dancing? Make it fun and enjoyable, but however you do it, move. Energy gets stuck and the more it becomes stagnant the greater the sense of discomfort on all levels. I'm always amazed at how fast I can shift my energy with movement--dancing, yoga, a walk in the park, or whatever it is. I'm not sure why at times I forget how huge the benefit is and I can let it slip when I need it the most. It seems that during periods of change in living situation, relationships, or finances that beneficial routines can get disrupted. At these times stress tends to be higher and it is more important than ever to push through and stick to an exercise commitment. While conscious, deep breathing doesn't replace exercise, it will move energy and is essential.

Remember, if your position is fixed in a moving stream, you will get worn down.

The only difference between fear and adventure is how much you breathe. ~Rob Kalnitsky

I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing. ~Marsha Doble

Passion is key

I'm back on the Blog circuit realizing the importance for sharing tips and inspirations for navigating these potent, amazing and stressful times.

Today I came across a link to a performance of a young Korean man on "Korea's Got Talent" that touched me to my core. I think it has moved many people who have seen it and for me there was a special gift, which was the affirmation of the power of passion to transform lives. His passion certainly will transform his own life, and beyond that his example of staying connected to a passion that gave him joy and made him feel like "someone different" will rekindle dreams many have let go of because they believed they weren't possible. Here's the link to this story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SIxSbTSBTc&playnext=1&list=PLB405CDBF61489F16

My own version of this is that I just completed a collaborative project to make the first video segment of a series called, Earth, a Love Story. This is something for which I have carried a vision a long time. And, while the first offering isn't perfectly polished, it is birthed with great joy because I stepped up to meet the universe regardless of ideal circumstances. While I don't live on the streets as this young man did, it seems I've been in a phase of instability and transition for longer than I would like. Committing to this project in the midst of all of this has in an odd way created "home" for me and so I encourage any of you reading this to commit to your passions and dreams knowing that a ground swell of joy will help to transform the face of the Earth. Following is a link to my website where you can read about the larger vision of my work and you can watch the Earth, a Love Story video: www.onwingsofadream.com