GETTING FIT

Sometimes life is like an uphill climb and the more we climb the more problems and stress we encounter. Just like any hill, the fitter we are the easier the climb. If we are out of shape we will get tired more easily, making the climb physically more challenging. It’s the same thing with life; therefore we need to exercise. Exercise temperance, patience, understanding and love, and not just towards others but towards ourselves. Start off by doing small simple exercises then gradually work our way up. Soon we will notice the benefits. I believe tolerance and a deeper understanding of “self” and others will lead to a happier healthier life. We might develop the tendency to be more         

understanding thus slower to anger. Stretching leads to flexibility. Being flexible and compassionate when dealing with others could eliminate over re-acting to things that won’t matter a year down the road. The rewards can be countless and others around us would definitely notice the transformation. We could also experience less sweating; the small stuff. Exercise is essential to our well-being which can be very helpful while jumping over the hurdles of life. Walking is easy and according to experts it is one of the safest methods of exercise. So walk; walk in the other person’s shoe, before we judge or penalize them too hastily find out the reasons behind their actions. Last but not least breathe; breathe deeply before we lose our cool. I am getting ready to walk so I am breathing deeply as I stretch. Looking for a walking partner; somewhere off…           -Marcia A. Tulloch.