Like the phrase “A rose is a rose is a rose”— when it comes to the body, “a stretch is not a stretch is not a stretch”. 

How you stretch and what you intend to stretch and how you position your parts — matters. 

This is why it’s important to understand the relationship between our parts and to strive for a balance between both mobility and stability. 

“Once I finally get rid of this thing in my life… THEN I can start living…” 

The statement is a trap often hiding just underneath our intentions to heal…

I went to a hiking trail — Intending to run — get in a  “work out”  

But I came to a stream and that inner voice said - follow the water. 

One thing I love about excursions in nature - is how they can always provide life lessons… IF you can translate the experience into metaphor. 

Sometimes you feel something and think: 

“I need a drink.” or “I can’t talk to that person.” or “There’s no way I can exercise today”… 

The question is - what do you do after the thought? 

For me, most mantras and affirmations don’t seem to stick-

The exception for me has been those words from Thich Nhat Hanh and his tradition…