“Repression is the hidden force behind illness.” – Dr. Arthur Janov We all hold onto so much unwanted baggage. Most of us go through life brimming with repressed emotions, desperately attempting to keep the lid on it all. Combine our spongelike subconsciousness (particularly in childhood) with a society heavily based Read more…
So I was in the gym in my apartment building the other day. I warmed up on the yoga mat, then made my way to the dumbbells. But before I even picked up a weight, I noticed this guy… Painfully skinny, shrugging spastically jerking dumbbells with reckless abandon. Dropping the weights Read more…
For me, working out (I’m referring to lifting weights/resistance training) is not just a physical experience, but a spiritual one as well. I’m fully immersed in the activity. I have intense focus and concentration. I am completely present. My mind is still, free of incessant thought. There are no distractions. Read more…