Unfolding

Keep At It

It’s really that simple … and somedays that hard. Every summer the college soccer players come home to start their training. Every summer they come back a little de-conditioned after finals and a little time off and so the first few sessions are hard. But, slowly we increase the volume or the intensity and everyContinue reading “Keep At It”

Lighting Your Fire

Who inspired you this week? What did they do? What challenge did they rise to? What qualities did they draw on to do it? What lesson did you take from their choices and actions? Now, do that two more times. Beginning to see a pattern here? The people who inspire us are often just lightingContinue reading “Lighting Your Fire”

” I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of it’s own unfolding. ~ John O’ Donohue Frank asked me when we would be done, when our workouts would switch to maintenance because we had reached the realistic limits of what his body could do. When do we get toContinue reading “Unfolding”

Approach

“At the heart of things is a secret law of balance and when our approach is respectful, sensitive and worthy, gifts of healing, challenge and creativity open to us. A gracious approach is the key that unlocks the treasure of the encounter … When we approach with reverence, great things decide to approach us.” ~Continue reading “Approach”

Engage

“To engage, with honor, the full possibility of your life is to engage in a worthy way the possibility of your new day.” ~ John O’Donohue The future is unfolding right now. As unclear and uncertain as it may feel, it’s already being shaped by the choices I make today. I can put my fitnessContinue reading “Engage”

Patience

Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.” ~ Ralph W. Emerson When it comes to health, fitness and well being Emerson’s advice is well taken. There are no shortcuts to growth. Hacks and quick fixes are for machines. You and I are a part of nature, living, breathing human beings. Patience is theContinue reading “Patience”

Purpose

“Your exercise is always connected to a purpose and crafted to accomplish it. You must find purpose and put it to work.” ~ Twyla Tharp Purpose can sound burdensome and heavy, especially when it comes from outside. When were “working out” to meet others expectations or an outside standard it can become a obligation, aContinue reading “Purpose”

Start

“This is the moment of embarking. All auspicious signs are in place.” ~ Deng Ming-Dao Ready, set, go!? What are you wanting to start? The signs are there or you wouldn’t be thinking about it. While the signs may be auspicious, beginnings can feel awkward and scary. But, they also carry excitement and imagination aboutContinue reading “Start”

Listening To The Body

The body says what words cannot.” Martha Graham Try this: stand with your feet about hip width apart, not too wide and not right next to each other. Close your eyes if you are comfortable and lean forward onto the balls of your feet until you feel you’re at the edge of your balance. FeelContinue reading “Listening To The Body”