Gratitude is good for
us. Practicing it makes us better at it
and also helps us experience more joy.
In hard times, it can be a challenge to find the good parts (and
sometimes it is all right to make a list of all the things that suck. We are allowed to feel our feelings.). Here are five fitness-related things I am
thankful for:
1.
My body. My body is not perfect. It is getting older. I’ve injured it in various places. There are bulges and aches and sometimes
weird noises. And yet, my body gets me
where I want to go and lets me experience this fabulous world of ours.
2.
Science. How many of us would not be alive now if it
weren’t for science? If I managed to
survive the childhood illnesses I was vaccinated against, I would not have
survived giving birth to my first child without the interventions of science
and medicine. We can use science to help
us get and stay healthy, and to plan our fitness programs to be most effective
for our bodies.
3.
Nature. We thrive on fresh air and sunlight and water
and trees. A workout is made better if
we see flowers or meet friendly dogs.
4.
Indoor
plumbing. Not only does the plumbing help
us keep germs in their place, but we also have showers and baths. Fitness without smelling horrible forever is
a Good Thing.
5.
Strength. Yes, I mean the kind that I use to move my
own furniture and open my own jars, but I also mean the kind that helps me
finish difficult tasks because I have practiced doing hard things before.
What are YOU grateful for
today?
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