Are You Tired of Hearing About Exercise?

By Nadine King

Tired of hearing about exercise? I was! For years my friends invited me to go to the gym. “Huh!” was the least I would say.

Then I moved near a lake within walking distance. As I would drive around the lake day after day I’d see many people of all ages out walking, riding bikes, roller blading, and kids chasing each other. Each time I’d see these events I’d say I’m going to do this with my kids as soon as it gets cooler…as soon as it gets warmer…as soon as…?

Then one evening it happened when my kids were driving me crazy. I made the decision to walk to the lake and suggested they bring their bikes. Of course they were not in the mood for any of that, so I said, “Okay, we’ll just walk!” On the way to the lake it was little surprise that they grumbled and complained. I had made up my mind, however, that ignoring them would be my reward and theirs. When we arrived at the lake they took off in two different directions in an effort to teach me a lesson about how distracting this walking thing could be for me in case I had any future ideas of doing it again! But I remained firm. They were still within visual and hearing range so I began my journey and ultimately theirs of walking among the beauty and enjoying it!.

It was shortly after we arrived that they actually ran up to me, talking nonstop about their friends, grumbled because they didn’t bring their bikes, and in the same breath asked if we could come back tomorrow night.

This was a victory for us all and I was able to enjoy the peacefulness of the lake and clear my head so I could cope with them and life in general. At the same time they were learning a new way of clearing their minds through this simple act of exercise—although they may not have been aware of it. In fact, to this day as young adults, they choose to take a walk when life gets in the way and they need time to clear their minds from distractions that could otherwise cause them ill health.

For me, there are no words for the number of times walking has helped me along this life path and there is no doubt my answers come from within when the road gets tough.

The sights surrounding us takes our minds off the effort of exercising our bodies. When we allow our minds to take over and feed us excuses to avoid the simple act of walking, we can become “stuck” in a world of stagnation. In order to maintain good health we must be willing to stop justifying our lack of exercising… before we loose the health we do have.

Everyday I see elderly people walking like there’s no tomorrow, and for many of them this could be true. If we don’t exercise the heart muscle the most important muscle in our body, it will become atrophied, clogged and unable to function, as it should. It’s never too late to start improving one’s health! I see mothers walking their babies and young children and I’m reassured they are teaching life long lessons even if they are unaware. Imagine the release they and the children are experiencing by the simple act of walking. Imagine how much stress, pain, anger and frustration is being released by just changing their surroundings and moving their bodies.

When I see couples enjoying a walk I think of the bond that is strengthened between them from the simple act of walking, leaving stresses behind and allowing the freedom of Spirit to embody them.

Why not take a simple walk? Exercise the Body, settle the Mind, and reconnect with Spirit. In this earth walk we become the complete vibrational connection of love and joy and begin the healing of ourselves as-well-as Mother Earth.

NOTE: This is based on a true story…it did happen!

Nadine King is a Certified Natural Health Consultant and a Certified Herbal Information Specialist. Email asknadine@oco.net  for consultations.