Friday September 5, 2008
Category: Finding Ways to Be FearlessFearless About the Body: Self-Confidence, the Ultimate Turn-On
I mentioned finding some kind of exercise you can stick to and enjoy. I am not a naturally athletic person, so when I hit my forties and realized it was either shape up or go the way of my beautiful mother (she grew rather elegantly into muumuus), I had to find a way to be healthy and stay sane. For me, it's yoga with my daughter Isabella and hiking several times a week with my friends. We get all the benefits of gossiping over lunch while we exercise our bodies, and we have a rule: Whatever is said on the hike stays on the hike. Exercise is essential to self-confidence: When our bodies feel strong, we feel strong. It's easier to be fearless when you can run up a flight of stairs without having to stop and catch your breath.
Is there a form of exercise you do that is a fun and healthy part of your life? If not, make a list of things you'd like to try, and be creative. There could be hundreds of new experiences waiting right around the corner.
--Arianna Huffington
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Yoga is wonderfull. It teaches you to be aware of you,. The moves require proper breathing to maintain and execute. The best thing about Yoga for me is the concentration necessary.It reminds me of a passage in the bible that says "Be still, and I am God" If anyone out there has not tried Yoga, I recommend it. It will definately make you fearless.
Much love!
Posted by: freeindeed789 | April 24, 2008 11:42 AM
I would love to try kayaking, but I'm not sure how to get started. I'm intimidated by the idea of flipping over and not being able to flip back up. I'd appreciate any suggestions/encouragement kayakers out there can share.
just1dering
Posted by: Jim Williams | April 28, 2008 11:24 AM
I love to walk and hike. I also now own a bellydance DVD that I've actually worked with once. I've already found some of the movements working their way into my life. Maybe this will become a fun way to get some exercise!
Posted by: sarahas | September 7, 2008 2:09 PM
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