I miss a lot of things these days. I miss my children who live in the U.S. — the border is closed. We love to laugh and behave nutty.
I miss friends I can’t see. I miss my book club. I miss using public transportation. (Protective loved ones don’t want me to.) My body, however, misses my Arthritis ‘Joint-works’ class I attended before the pandemic.
Dr. Google says there are about 360 joints in our bodies, and mine are loudly complaining about neglect, especially when I try to sleep.
I INTENDED to do them. I know how important they are, but somehow, it hasn’t happened as often as it should.
It ought to be easy, I’ve been good about using my Exercycle for years, but that takes little effort. Climb on, click on the DVD I’m currently watching, and viola.
Rebecca and Brian, my wonderful L.A. ‘kids’, exercise on their own at home every day. They never miss. But, too often, I do and my old bones aren’t happy. The ‘Joint-works’ routine IS complicated and requires many different movements, and I allow life to get in my way — much too often.
The class was also social and I miss that aspect of it. We all had Arthritis, had bonded, and often met for coffee afterwards. If I had been reluctant to go in the first place, I allowed myself to feel noble afterwards. It was all good.
So tell me why three weeks can now pass without ‘finding the time’ to do those exercises at home? I know they matter — I’m not totally stupid. Suggestions anyone???
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We could do an online meeting where you could teach me the exercises and we could do them together!
Oh say you’ll have me, too!
Hey Susan: Look, Jaya wants to join us. Shall we see what we can set up? Call me tomorrow. Your Maughm
I’m willing to try anything Susan: Let’s talk about it. Much love, Maughm
Socialising is something we all miss nowadays! I love exercise, but at days like today I feel lazy! …
I can take u as an inspiration, at ur age if you regret missing exercise surely I must regret too! ~♥~
Thanks for reading my post and your comment. At my age, I think my body complains more when I neglect it, but you’re right. We all need to keep moving. Let’s all try more….
Was wondering the same, am in the busy-doing-nothing phase these days. And then I came across your 2017 post, Persistence brings progress 😀
Yes, I did well then indeed. I’ve usually been good at this kind of thing. Don’t know what got into me. Thanks for reminding me of it. I reread it and am proud of that time I did so well.
Hugs across the miles Jaya, Muriel
Hug you right back!
I am also struggling to get back to routine. Hopefully will be there soon.
Perhaps if I hope and you hope it wlll happen sooner. I certainly wish it.
Wow. Amazing post 😇🥳
The meditation path I follow (Paramahansa Yogananda- Self Realisation Fellowship) we have a set of 38 exercises; I have been doing these morning and evening for 20 years. These are amazing.
Good for you! And thanks for reading my post. I feel energized by the encouragement from so many and will try to do better.
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Such a energetic soul you are ma’am…😄❤️
It helps me be more comfortable and to move more easily, so I know it IS important. Thank you for reading and commenting. It is encoraging…
My pleasure ma’am!😇
Hey, start exercising! Your joints and bones will thank you for that.
Ha, ha Neil: I would have expected you to say ‘Move your butt Muriel’. Thanks, I will certainly try to do better.
Same here, Muriel, same here! My exercise “journal” is staring me in the face daily, and I’ve been trying to ignore it! OK, let’s get exercising! We’ll feel better after we do, I’m sure of it:)
Hi Val: I do hope you don’t hurt like I do when you don’t manage some extra exercising in your day. I do walk every single day, but my joints need more than that. Stay well and thanks for reading. Fond regards…
LOL are all 360 joints complaining? A whole orchestra!! Let’s go for a walk this weekend 🙂
Dear, dear Vinson:
You had me laughing out loud. An orchestra indeed! You are so funny. How I love you. See you Sunday….