Our
neighbors have two toddlers, ages 2 and 4, who hurtle themselves across the
lawn, down the driveway, onto our cul de sac, full tilt with seemingly no other
intention than to move as fast as possible. There is no more mindfulness in
their actions than the peony that drops deep pink petals on the hedge.
In contrast,
one of our seniors walks carefully one foot before the other, trailing her hand
along the wall.
Transitional movement
transfers us from one place to another. A toddler must learn to make that
transference while keeping his balance. As he lifts his back foot leaning toward
forward motion, he is unbalanced. If his concentration falters, his heavily
diapered bottom stays aloft only as long as he hesitates, then falls.
The present
slips so quickly from future to past. Whatever our movement, it helps our
balance as we transition if we give our full attention to what we are doing in
the moment. Then we can look back and appreciate that we were fully involved in
our life. Not merely spending time.
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