I Wish You Would
Posted: January 10, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, blogs, exercise, fitness, free range, freshly pressed, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, passion, pilates, Promise, reading, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, writing, yoga 30 Comments…
Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel
that there is something in them
To look at the sunny side of everything
and make your optimism come true.
To think only the best, to work only for the best,
and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times
and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,
not in loud words but great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side
so long as you are true to the best that is in you.
― Christian D. Larson, Your Forces and How to Use Them
The Workout-
Introspection and Contemplation … Balance through thought. Oh, it’s a Rest Day in case you were wondering.
Notes:
We have been at this blog-o-thing now for a little over two years, over this time we have met quite a few amazing peeps to say the least. If you are new to CultFit, please read the work above, again, in a more personal way. Allow the words to find meaning within you. In essence, the splendid work by Christian D. Larson embodies everything we are here at CultFit.
To Kingdom Come
Posted: January 9, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, doctors, exercise, fitness, free range, happiness, health, hipster, hope, injury, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, medicine, motivation, paleo, passion, personal training, pilates, running, swings, Up, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 18 CommentsHappiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know-
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Of or relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment.
First do no harm.
The Workout-
Some light Tumbling a handful of Cartwheels and sprinkle in 300 Hard Style KB Swings at the end for good measure.
Notes:
A simple yet profoundly loaded message today. Feel like taking a stab at what it is?!? Be well today.
My Mind’s Eye
Posted: January 7, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, exercise, fitness, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, intensity, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, passion, pilates, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 18 CommentsDon’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened-
How much of your everyday experience is influenced by the expectations you place on the people and “things” around you? A rough percentage would do just fine, we’re not that picky. Also, how often do you notice when you’re projecting yourself in this way? How often are you aware of your thoughts, emotions … Your mental commentary? The commentary that dictates your experience of being here “now“?
As we carry on through our Monday morning together, feel free take to a moment and notice how you compare what you see, hear, feel, taste and smell to the very “things” you’ve sensed previously. Oh, this is a good example: Groggy and clouded you manage to stumble into your local coffee-house. Do you notice the long queue first or the aroma of freshly ground, fair trade and organic Elephant Dung Coffee? Pay attention and take notice as to how your current decisions of like and dislike, love and hate, relate to intangible ideas from a similar experience at another time. Does your coffee taste better today due to there being no line? A pleasant exchange with a stranger …
Our thoughts and expectations impact the present moment and our everyday experiences in profound ways. So, are some things inherently better than others, or do we change what we see with our mind? We know, this “presence” stuff takes a lot of hard work on your part, so why not try being present with one sense each day this week? Gently ease into this stuff.
The Workout-
A mindful, peaceful and refreshing Warm Up consisting of the following:
Crocodile breathing, Sun Salutation and some tumbling/rolling about.
That’s it for today.
Notes:
Be well today.
Let Go
Posted: January 4, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, Buttfumble, crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, Greek Philosophy, happiness, health, hipster, hope, kettlebell, Language, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, NFL, passion, perspective, philosophy, pilates, Playoffs, running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 11 CommentsMaking people happy makes people happy-
Link of the day: Budget Bytes
What exactly is the importance of having a open mind?
Personal and spiritual growth begins with a healthy dose of open-mindedness, that’s the importance. At what age did you stop asking “why”?
For the parents reading this morning, when the little ones ask “why” … Like a billion times before lunch? It gets old really quick! We beg of them to stop. However, and curse us if you may: Asking “why” should never go away, no matter how cantankerous and old we become.
There is always room for more understanding in our lives. If dudes want to wear skinny jeans and fedoras while shopping at Whole Foods? Totally cool … If we stay narrow-minded with the belief that what we know is the divine truth? We end up greeting any and all differing views as a falsehood. Feel like ruining a relationship real quick? Stop asking “why” and become less understanding. We triple dog dare you to try this?!?
There is a looming set of clouds full of ” ignorance” forming on the far horizon. The ingredients for a perfect storm are all around us: Total immersion in social media, failure to notice the changing environment, lack of empathy towards others, relying on facts and not deep-rooted knowledge. Are we forgetting anything?
There is hope young Padawan(s) One way we as a whole can rid ourselves of this storm is to allow the light of higher awareness to shine down warmly upon us: Ask “why” and practice becoming more open-minded. Is Mark Sanchez (aka Buttfumble) the best QB in the NFL … Maybe – Maybe not?!? Let’s discuss this further.
Open-mindedness = Growth
*Better come strong with your QB argument! Just saying.*
The Workout-
A little homework is in order before we carry on with The Workout today. Hey, save the comments for after class … Look up these two words using your Google Machine: Techne and Episteme
What, you might be asking are these two dreadful little words doing here this morning?
Is your workout based on Techne (craft, experience and know how) … Or, are you trying to impress your friends with Episteme (book knowledge and showing off the title/certifications/badassness of your program). So on that note:
A nice flowing Warm Up consisting of Crane Pose play and breathing control. Followed by:
10 KB Perfect Push Ups
10 One Arm KB Bent Over Rows (alternate arms – load)
10 Step(s) High Knee Walk (each foot – shoes off – walking on clouds)
Play.
Notes:
Techne or Episteme? Why really? I’m trying to be open-minded about all of this? Be well this weekend and please take care!
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Do Whutchya Like
Posted: January 3, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, compassion, crossfit, exercise, fitness, gluten free, happiness, hatha, health, hipster, hope, karma, kettlebell, love, lululemon, marathon, meditation, mind, motivation, perspective, pilates, pose, running, spirit, walking, WOD, yoga 27 CommentsHave nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful-
What is THE WORST training tool we have available to use? Our eyes …
Our eyes mislead us while our best training tool and the one seldom used is our Mind.
The images our eyes capture play a large role in how we organize our perceptions. If you are capable of daydreaming at work?!? Then you can learn how to visualize and meditate.
Let’s start early this morning for good measure:
· A good way to start is to simply think about your home or apartment.
· Imagine that you are standing outside and looking at your front door.
· Describe your door in detail (aloud). What color is the door? What is the shape of the door handle? How high is the door? What does it sound like if you knock on it?
· The part of your mind that you are using to describe the door is the part we use for visualization.
· Now, imagine your door in a different color. First blue, then red, etc. Use your imagination and pretend if you need to. The more you can pretend the better your imagination will be.
Like many “things” in our lives, we forget as we age. Hand a thoughtful little dude a Matchbox car and watch what happens …
The Workout-
There are literally millions of yoga poses, trillions is actually more actuate of a number. Try this: Stand on one foot, hand on the hip of the leg firmly planting you to the ground, your other hand picking at your ear vigorously (keep picking until you find something). Let’s call this pose: CultFita Hasta Padangustasana
True, passionate yoga practice has Nothing to do with the poses.
So on that lovely note, today is a Rest Day. You are free to obsess over your killer pose … We will be going for a Walk and focusing/visualizing on proper breathing?!? <— Hint – Hint
Notes:
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Be well today and ENJOY!!!
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