#39 The In-Between Times

Punctuation, it gives our language rhythm. Every comma, parentheses, period and exclamation, makes a moment of suspense, focus, emphasis and completion.

Without them our words would be difficult to comprehend. A mashpot of ideas with no real beginning or end. A story lost in the mix, indistinguishable from the sound.

And so in this sense we can also think about the larger language of our lives. The daily movements we make in every action we take. So often we hustle and grind, we go go go to get from here to there, to accomplish this thing and that, and sure, the wheel keeps spinning, but the plot’s far out of sight.

Because it’s in the moments of pause and reflection, of ecstasy, mystery and wonder, where we finally hear our hearts beat and our souls sing. The in-between times, where meaning springs forth and the long lost stories of our lives find their way onto the page.

#8 September 11th, 2023 - Sailing the Seas of the Mind & Body

With each breath, the fascia moves. It twists and turns up and down, and all around the body. Every breath brings a force that activates the connective tissue and undulates it into motion.

Just as wind makes waves. The longer and harder the wind blows, the bigger the waves, the stronger the current.

Sailing the seas of our minds and bodies takes skill and refinement. It requires a captain, dedicated to their craft. Without a clear direction in mind, the winds will push and pull us in any which way. A strong wind will capsize our ship. A soft wind won’t help us go anywhere.

When the sails are firm, and a destination is pinpointed on the map, then a strong wind will be a great asset to our voyage. And a gentle breeze will be a pleasant rest along our path.