The Tortoise And The Hare | by Madisyn Taylor The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare reminds us that different people take life at different speeds and that one way is not necessarily superior to another. In fact, in the story it is the slower animal that ends up arriving at the destination first. In the same way, some of us seem to move very quickly through the issues and obstacles we all face in our lives. Others need long periods of time to process their feelings and move into new states of awareness. For those of us who perceive ourselves as moving quickly, it can be painful and exasperating to deal with someone else's slower pace. Yet, just like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination together, eventually. People who take their time with things are probably in the minority in most of the world today. We live in a time when speed and productivity are valued above almost anything else. Therefore, people who flow at a slower pace are out of sync with the world and are often pestered and prodded to go faster and do more. This can be not only frustrating but also counterproductive because the stress of being pushed to move faster than one is able to move actually slows progress. On the other hand, if a person's style is honored and supported, they will find their way in their own time and, just like the tortoise, they might just beat the speedier, more easily distracted person to the finish line. It's important to remember that we are not actually in a race to get somewhere ahead of someone else, and it is difficult to judge by appearances whether one person has made more progress than another. Whether you count yourself among the fast movers or as one of the slower folks, we can all benefit from respecting the pace that those around us choose for themselves. This way, we can keep our eyes on our own journey, knowing that we will all end up together in the end. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sadie Nardini Welcome to a truly gentle way to welcome back your healthy movement, healing, strength and joint mobility. So many people believe that aging or injury means to physically decline, and they just give up. I know as much as anyone how it feels to be less mobile than one would like. When I was younger, I was partially paralyzed for 2 years. I was too weak to move, and certainly could not do any of the healthy workouts people suggested. Even what others called "Beginner Yoga" was way beyond me! It took me over a decade to strengthen to the point where I could become a yoga and anatomy expert, as well as a fitness teacher. I then traveled the world teaching people of any and all levels how to access their ability to grow in strength, flexibility, and stamina--no matter what their fitness level. By doing my 10 gentle but powerfully effective workouts in a chair or on the floor, you can regain your best body, inside and out. Your muscles can build and tone for your whole life. Each workout acts on your body as a whole, using optimal anatomy and alignment knowledge, so each 10 minute session gives you the results of doing a much longer workout. Actually enjoy exercise--at the level you truly need. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Overcoming Body Shame 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 4. You Are What You Think 5. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 6. From Codependent to Independent 7. Overcoming Body Stiffness 8. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 9. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 10. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals
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