I was surprised to find this bird perform the neck exercises in between its flight. It is its head which guides its flight movements. Hence the stretching exercises! It also gives the bird a 360 degree view of its flight path before settign out!
Movements for action!
We move our body to keep the body trim and healthy. Hence the emphasis on regualr rhythm of body exercises in a planned way.
There is a realm of an inner dynamics of thoughts. We are prone to expereince diverse moods at work place or while relating to others. It is not necesary that we recieve gracious or warm rsponses to our initiatives. We are likely to feel let down and carry that mood within us for long. The encounter expereinces can foster us or disturb us.
The inner pratice of returnign to our centre is one way of restoring the wellness within. The centering prayer is one such habit, which keeps the inner wellnes fresh and alive. A habit of taking three minutes of returnig to recite a prayer, 'I am quiet within. Lord have mercy on me' is a practice that has helped me often to expreince freedom from worrying thoughts or anxiety or after effects of a difficult encounter.
This inner re-oreintation is what gives the spirit wihitn to feel refreshed!
What is salt if its saltiness is lost! What is human realtuonship if it is not mutually refreshing!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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