There are some who have built up enough courage to attempt the sport of rock climbing. Indoor or outdoor, climbing is a vertical risk (combined with horizontal moves), but it does offer fitness and fun with a heavy dose of adrenaline. Done right, a beginner will seek out instruction and a guide first. And, yes, as in any sport, there is certain equipment to obtain like special climbing shoes, helmet, harnesses, carabiners, ropes and chalk for a good grip. Oh, and don’t forget the crash pads!
Then there are those of us who would rather keep our limbs intact for a while and stick to ground sports. Whichever method of exercise we could choose, there is always some degree of risk and, therefore, we need to get instruction and then practice, practice, practice. Our bodies can not stay healthy without some kind of movement. We were made that way to last a lifetime.
It’s Up to Us
Our hearts and minds are also fragile, inner parts to take care of. We have been through enough heartache to become experts at recognizing when we need to take a deep breath, seek out a friend, and just sit down and talk. We owe ourselves that much.
Nowhere does it say we have to go, go, go as if we are on a never-ending treadmill. It’s not only okay to slow it down and take a break, it’s strongly recommended that we do for our own sanity. Let’s just understand that it takes some time to be able to live on our own successfully. To figure out what to do and when to do it.
Establishing a daily routine will help. One reason why we can not get out of bed at times is because there is no reason to put our feet on the floor. It’s just more simple to stay under the covers since we have nothing to do, no one else to take care of, no purpose, and no short or long-term goals.
True, making breakfast for one is not necessarily exciting. But it does not have to be that way. Vary the kind of food for each day if that sounds like fun. Once a month or more, try eating out with a friend and sharing coffee and conversation. Whatever it takes so we can look forward to the day will be worth the effort.
Strap On a Harness
There are many ways to get our adrenaline going each day. Start with a basic routine and build excitement into it little by little. Don’t just sit around and let everyone else have all the fun!
Basic “Take Care” Instructions
- Soon as the feet hit the floor, drink eight ounces of room temperature water to get organs moving (with lemon, if wanted). Set it out the night before. Remember, ice cold water causes the body to work harder to warm it up to internal body temperature.
- Try a new soap and jump in shower to wake up while the coffee/tea is brewing.
- Easy breakfast: protein bar or cheese plus a favorite fruit. Really, it’s the most important meal of the day to avoid “crashing” mid-morning.
- Check your calendar, digital day planner or whatever device available to keep a schedule of daily activities. This is imperative even if unemployed at the moment.
Sign up for Zumba, hiking, biking, or join a swim class to train the body to move.- Plan a lunch with a friend once a month.
- Add restful activities like cooking, baking, an art class, or book club.
- Balance life by volunteering at a non-profit organization to help someone in need.
No Fear
There is absolutely no reason to fear anything we want to do. We have a heavenly Father who will guide us and keep us safe. God enjoys seeing us use the gifts He has freely given us. He also gave us the most important gift of spending eternity with Him, when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. So, see. . .He has our backs!
But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:2, 23, 26 (NLT)
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