The Power of Movement

The Power of Movement

“Then where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.”
- Chariots of Fire

The real power of exercise begins and is complete in our soul. We may first find the path through a physical competition, a mental challenge, a social connection, or an emotional release, however, the energy that motivates and renews us at the core is spiritual.

Yes, there are times that we move methodically through a workout with little sense of true self. And at times, find our minds over analyzing our performance or future goals without finding the inner voice that provides purpose. And at times, we stay totally in the ego, competing or achieving while forgetting to reflect on life’s meaningful spiritual connection to our body.

But it is in the times we find the real connection between physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual that define our journey of movement and introduce the passionate inner guide that motivates us to reach for exercise and physical discomfort again.

The time we spend asking our bodies to stretch, move, push, and drive beyond what we thought possible may exhaust the body for a short time but it enlivens our soul. As we change our body through movement, our mind accepts new possibilities, and our emotional energy reflects an empowered sense of self. As we move consistently, we change our physiology and biochemistry producing not just health but happiness.

The soul does not need to find a physical outlet to connect to life’s energy, but the experience of moving beyond physical comfort through exercise can deepen and strengthen our spirit. As with all pursuits, we must practice and we are never perfect, but we will find a remarkable opportunity to find joy as we move.

There are many components of health and happiness and many paths that power the soul, however, on this earth, in these physical bodies, we can use the gift of movement to connect to the energy of our entire being. The path is open for all and not limited to the physically gifted for we are all athletes on the journey of life.

Keep Moving,
Chris