Most of us have grown up with the idea that the concepts instilled in us by our parents, religious institutions, or friends comprises all of who we are. Usually this lasts until we are teens and we rebel a little against our upbringings. Then, many of us (even if we don't realize it) end up coming full circle in adulthood. This is what makes our self identity so fragile. We haven't had the chance to look inward from a purely honest stand point outside the framework of what we have been taught.
But how do we do this?
First, it will take the commitment to get fairly uncomfortable. Next, we must purposely have a conversation with someone much different from ourselves. This needs to be done without contradicting the other person. Simply focus on empathizing with what they are communicating to you. This will be a challenge, but doing so will give you more clarity on who you are and who you want to become.
Movement is mobility. And ballance is the cornerstone in the foundation of mobility. As we age we inevitably loose certain abilities we take for granted. Our site, our hearing, our smell, and most of all our balance and mobility. Our balance deteriorates and our range of motion follows. In my home of Naples Florida, these loses of age are so apparent. I call the old folks, Penguin People. Their stance widens and their range of motion decreases. One day they are waddling down the street and soon, thereafter, they are on life support and your kids are splitting up your furniture. You may not be able to affect your hearing, eyesight, or smell, but you can certainly affect your movement, mobility, and balance. Seth tends to be a bit preachy but his sermon is right on point. He will show you the light if you are only willing to walk toward it.
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