11/14/2023
A Cure for Modern Society
Naval Ravikant insightfully observed, "The modern mind is overstimulated and the body under stimulated. Meditation, exercise, and fasting restore an ancient balance."”
In my years of coaching, I've seen how the endless barrage from technology and toxic foods can overwhelm the mind and sap the body’s natural vitality. Too much Tik Tok. Too many filters with dog ears. Too many cheapo Netflix movies with subpar plots and terrible dialogue.
I’ve also witnessed the power we each have to take back control.
The stoic philosophers knew mental mastery and physical training go hand in hand. As Epictetus said, "no man is free who is not master of himself ".
Consider finding brief moments to reconnect mind and body daily. Meditation works.
At least it did for Tom Cruise in the " Last Samuri".
Our ancestors knew flowing movement calms the anxious mind. Exertion charges focus and awareness. Start small, but make it regular.
The kettlebell's graceful swing provides an elegant solution. Its hypnotic motion connects mind and muscle when attention is present.
Feet Planted.
Generating wave like power starting in your feet and traveling up the spine.
Realizing your body awakening with force and vitality.
Combine with the Turkish Get-Up’s graceful rise from floor to sky. As you calmly control the bell’s journey, integrated mobility, stability and concentration grow. Mind and body learning as one.
Try this quick but effective sequence:
10 kettlebell swings on the minute, for 10 minutes. Then 5 minutes alternating Get-Ups on each side. Include a brief warm-up and cooldown.
25 minutes to nourish body and mind. Done consistently, you’ll compound gains. As our ancestors knew, small actions cultivate true vigor.
Naturally reclaim these insightful ways and create your own " wellness" cure.