Ebb and Flow

It seems like we are  products of western thought. We have to keep moving forward, no standing still, achieve, conquer. This works well most of the time. Exercise and motivation are more ebb and flow. Even though we are pushing forward, motivation is more like the tide. Some times we feel our motivation flowing, ready to get up and make the most of our day. Other times we feel ourselves being pulled out with the tide and no matter how hard we try, the effort does not produce results or even movement. Each part of the ebb and flow are important. It is important to listen to your body. The mind is a strong thing. You can achieve almost any goal with your body but, the more effort you put in, the more you have to listen to your body. This seems relevant during the winter. My body tells me to hibernate no matter how much motivation I dredge up. During the longer daylight months, motivation comes easy. Learn each part and feel life pulling you along. It is amazing to feel the ebb and flow.