There is one main reason people get into exercise, movement, training – whatever..
That is to change.
To lose weight, to get stronger, leaner, faster. The motivational drive.
Typically it is a move away from fear engagement.
That’s awesome – it is completely valid and a great way to start the journey.
At some point though, we reach a cross-roads. Maybe it is after we’ve competed in something for a while, or we’ve done a few different sports.. and gotten that same fleeting feeling.. Do we just keep going??
Well, we know that to move, exercise, or “train” is a healthy, worthwhile endeavour. So, maybe it’s about the context.
On the other side of the crossroads is a shift to a new way of looking at “training.”
This is from Love.
To train, move, or exercise for the experiential connection with our body, with the movement and with the never-ending learning process.
To “train” for a stronger, more vibrant platform to love from.
To “exercise” as a way of floating through existence. A way of learning the different mind states of frustration, fear and overcoming difficulties.
To “move” in a way that (of course!) supports your body, mind and soul with the intention and context of love.
The thing is, if you can shift your context across, you notice a few things:
1. You can instantly drop the need to compete with others and yourself. This allows you to tune into your body at a deeper level and listen to what it truly wants
2. You can pick a way of training that has a “path with heart.” With some places, if you look at the 5 year journey of their “training” methods, you’ll simply be a little bit better at doing the same circuit in 45 minutes. Look deeper. Is there heart in what you choose to do, including your training?
3. You can finally enjoy the process. There is no more “good or bad” there is no more “it should be like this.” Of course we work towards a direction, but we embrace exactly where we are at right now as the best place for us. We can celebrate that, then practice in the way that is aligned with the journey.
4. You’ll actually get results. Your physiology responds. Our underlying physiology knows absolutely what the driver is for us to take action. If it is fear, it shuts down. If it is Love, it opens up to change.
5. You have found sustainability in the long game. Because this approach is adaptable to your actual needs, you’ve finally found a way of looking at training or movement that can last you a lifetime.
The context of why you “train” is as important as the context of why you do anything. Having a context of Love versus a context of fear will make all the difference in the world.
It’s not an easy flip, it can be scary to “let go” of that animal inside, but you’ll know if this resonates with you and you’ll feel that you are ready to make the change.
What you “do” doesn’t necessarily change, but the why and how you do it can pivot entirely.
