Getting Stronger by Doing Less: The Power of Natural Movement and Mindful Living
We live in a time where nearly everything has been designed for convenience. From smart home gadgets to grocery delivery apps to tools that do our work for us with the tap of a button—modern life is easier than it’s ever been. In many ways, that’s a beautiful thing. These advancements have made life more accessible for people with disabilities, they’ve saved time for busy families, and they’ve given us tools to work smarter, not harder. But here’s what I’ve noticed—ease isn’t always better. In fact, the easier things get, the less we move. The less we engage with our own bodies. The more we outsource our physical and emotional effort to machines and screens. And while this might feel like progress, it often leads us somewhere we don’t want to go: into chronic pain, poor circulation, weight gain, emotional burnout, and a general disconnection from ourselves. I didn’t fully realize the impact of this until I changed the way I lived. The Shift That Changed Everything In 2023, I moved to a...