Upright & Mobile

Dealing with chronic pain effectively

Movement equals Joy

Higher perspectives requires a willingness to expand your consciousness; such that you are capable of and present to, a wider frame of reference in response to life's many challenges and opportunities on multiple levels today. J. Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher of the 20th century said to his pupils in his final days, "Do you want to know my secret? He said "I don't mind what happens." How can we, in days like these, when our world is upside down, sustain any kind of peace at all, let alone, not mind what happens? One must be mindful at all times seeking that point of reference that is either good, bad or otherwise, dropping all polarized states of mind. It is here that life emerges as one harmonious flow of events no matter what happens. From this place literally - upright in your body and neutral in your mind, coexisting with all that is, with all peoples, all races, all political, social or religious beliefs -and exist above all else as free people, and individuals, within a community, and a collective; with a spirit that is genuinely interested in the health and well being of all families, freedoms and futures. One technique I utilize daily, to stay grounded and present in my higher perspective is to attune to and notice how I feel in my mind and body at any given moment throughout the day. Relax, Let Go, Leave be, is encrypted in Sanskrit on a turquoise bracelet, to remind me to keep things neutral, positive and realistic. As you age, your vibrant health depends upon this, and especially, in the health of your joints, where the mobility of the movement in your pelvic floor will determine how well you age on the whole. Age gracefully. Over the past six months while working as a Manual Osteopath, I have noticed most people stand with their knees locked which tends to bring the pelvis forward to compensate, creating a sway lower back (lordosis) and eventually (kyphosis) a curve in the upper spine at the shoulders. I suggest to alleviate this practice by being present in the body more often and address this posture as you feel it. Take a few minutes each day, over the day, to experience being in your body; slowly learning to find your natural alignment by noticing how you stand in your body. Start by sitting back a bit; people are generally caught in fight or flight . Drop this, drops years off your life. The Path of Least resistance requires a letting go of all this. As I suggest, sit back now, relax your hips. Soften your knees and tuck your bum under gently. Look up and lengthen your spine. Relax your neck. Breath. Notice how your pelvis moves a little more easily and energetically? When it comes to looking after your health, being in your body awareness and attending to this is as you move through life is just as important as what you eat or think. Being rooted in your body and flexible in your mind, with a presence and a purpose in all of your words and actions lends well to a freer and more pain free life. OM.

Movement and mobility makes for a magic life