I shall come, not as one who has escaped pain, but as one who has glorified it. ~Muriel Strode (1875–1964), "Songs of Longing: XXII," At the Roots of Grasses, 1923
Author: Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness
I am a fitness and wellness enthusiast. I realize the importance of maintaining my health on the physical, mental and spiritual planes. I want this site to be the conduit through which to share trans-formative information, insights and discoveries regarding fitness and the spiritual journey. All of this supports overall wellness.
A ‘little workout’ is a good thing . . . .
An abbreviated workout can be a temporary replacement for a full workout when time is short. Time constraints, commonplace in modern society, can and do interrupt workout consistency. Through recurring episodes of interruption, waning exercise consistency may begin, and become justifiable, due to intermittent time shortages. Attained physical gains can be maintained and can increase by committing to consistent(ly) exercising. Lack of time can be the impetus for devising concise exercise routines that can be utilized when needed
Expressions Sep 2024
"Love. That was what she had that IT did not have." - Meg / A Wrinkle in Time
Expressions Sep 2024
The earth is sliced into furrows that seeds may burst with life; even thus with our wounds. ~Henry Stanley Haskins, "The Eternal Balance," Meditations in Wall Street, 1940
Facets of Wellbeing . . .
The human form draws energy from both internal and external sources, supporting bodily health and spiritual pursuits. Physical and spiritual unity empowers individuals to navigate life's journey with purpose and wellness.
Expressions Sep 2024
"You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself. What you say is completely up to you." - Mrs. Whatsit / A Wrinkle in Time
Expressions Aug 2024
“Birth is not the beginning of life - only of an individual awareness. Change into another state is not death - only the ending of this awareness.” - Hermetic Thought
Expressions Aug 2024
At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it. Thich Nhat Hanh
Expressions Aug 2024
“The sleep of the body is the sober watchfulness of the mind and the shutting of my eyes reveals the true Light.”
Personal Pranayama Practice
Pranayama, a breath control practice, enhances energy, focus, and lung capacity. Traditionally, it's practiced lying, standing, or sitting, but walking variations which promote sense withdrawal and concentration are advanced. This method requires a calm, established traditional practice.
