Go out and run for you mind! Do it regularly! Every now and then, when I have too much typing on the keyboard, I stand up and go out to brisk walk or run. It gives you renewed brain strength and even better creativity. When you go back to your seat, you get new ideas and feel better about everything!
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Why so?
Because you breathe in more fresh air. The more oxygen you get into your lungs (fill lung capacity!), the more food you give your brain cells. Your cells feed on oxygen, among other things. After running, slow down a bit doing deep breathing. Don't stop abruptly--walk around and deep breathe. That's a lot of oxygen intake. And that strengthens your brain so that your mind works excellently. Not only that, your whole body benefits from the action. Go out and run more often. Run for your mind!
At the office--when I was still an employee--I stood up and left my desk and hit the stairs up and down. That was my "coffee" break. Going from home to the office and back, I brisked walk and took longer routes, enjoying the sights. That's besides my regular workout. It's vital to enjoy what you're doing. It shouldn't be sacrifice or punishment. That wouldn't be mind relaxing. What we want is to empower body and mind.
A powerful mind and body work wonders. It makes you more broad-minded, patient, understanding and confident. God designed it that way. I mean, a healthy mind and body makes you contented so you won't need to keep proving your worth to others. Not even to yourself. So you can be working quietly in a corner and yet feel so accomplished and productive. It also makes you laugh more and appreciate clean jokes.
A powerful mind and body work wonders. It makes you more broad-minded, patient, understanding and confident. God designed it that way. I mean, a healthy mind and body makes you contented so you won't need to keep proving your worth to others. Not even to yourself. So you can be working quietly in a corner and yet feel so accomplished and productive. It also makes you laugh more and appreciate clean jokes.
It wasn't mentioned in the bible, but I can easily imagine Jesus often running in the great outdoors and reflecting. He didn't just walk with God; he ran with God. He climbed mountains with his Father and talked with him there. He rowed boats and swam in the lake. He helped pull heavy fishnets to shore. He hiked a lot. I also think he laughed a lot.
Technology is good, but we let it limit our physical movements so that today there's a proliferation of deadly diseases due to a sedentary life. God designed us to be mobile through the day as a kind of workout to keep us fit and that includes mind activities. Running achieves both excellently. When running, you decide what routes to take and decide how fast or slow you run. Those decision-making activities are good for the brain. More so if you enjoy the sights, analyze and ponder them.
Technology is good, but we let it limit our physical movements so that today there's a proliferation of deadly diseases due to a sedentary life. God designed us to be mobile through the day as a kind of workout to keep us fit and that includes mind activities. Running achieves both excellently. When running, you decide what routes to take and decide how fast or slow you run. Those decision-making activities are good for the brain. More so if you enjoy the sights, analyze and ponder them.
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