A few days ago I was vacuuming my house and needed an extension cord.
While I was plugging everything back together, this thought crossed my mind:
“Extension cords—what a brilliant idea, I wish I had invented them!”
And as often happens, my mind began to move into free association mode and I began to think of the “extension cord” as a metaphor.
What are some behaviors that we use and choices that we make to EXTEND our health, fitness, and overall well being?
We all want “health, fitness, wellness and joy”.
When we view our choices as extension cords, linking us from where we are now to where we want to be, I think it’s easier to experience the empowerment that comes from self care.
What extension cords will we choose to bring these concepts to life? How about…..
Eating well and making sure we understand what that means.
Staying active and making sure that if we are not moving well, pain free and with joy, that we get ourselves the help we need to get back in shape.
Utilizing stress management practices and not hiding our heads in the sand when we feel stressed.
We all feel stressed at times, so let’s just admit that and move on to finding what we can use as our extension cords to get us from from stress to relaxation.
I wish to “extend” to you an invitation to explore this idea and choose your extension cords wisely.
Let me know what extends your well being as we continue to learn from each other!
shelli
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