In our time, movement is meditation

Movement is the human default mode. In the 21st century many of us have to make efforts to integrate more mental stillness and more physical activity into our daily lives. These things are not at odds with each other.

When you are focused on using a lot of your strength to lift something really heavy, there is not much room for mental chatter. When you are sweating, breathing and putting one foot in front of the other, your mind tends to save energy by closing the open tabs of to-do lists, self-criticism and worry.

If you spend your days sitting still while thinking fast, physical training can be part of a balance that you very much need.