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I was inspired to make this video after enjoying a yoga class and a short run this morning. In my journey through life and mental illness, I've often found some of the best times for clearing my mind have been while walking, running or swimming. It seems like movement shakes off some of the negativity or agitation I may be experiencing.
Even at my lowest times, I still find exercise helps me to just keep going, doing the next right thing, even if the depression tells there's no point, or that its meaningless to keep trying. At least the act of moderate exercise gives me the clarity to say, hey, why don't I do the dishes or do a little work in my studio, even if I don't feel great.
On the flip side, If I'm anxious or a little to elevated, exercise helps me to get calm, and focus my racing thoughts. I usually find some people and some answers to how to move on with my day.
Penguins are always on the go, whether fishing and playing, making the trek to the sea for food, or the trek to their mate and offspring. They travel countless miles, in the coldest conditions, without having eaten anything for months. They also have abundant times where they get to eat to their hearts desire.
The point is, they keep walking, through highs and lows and that's what I want to encourage everyone, (including myself) to do: just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and doing the next right thing for their wellbeing. I'm off to walk around a frozen lake in Canada, and I'm sure I'll see some fellow Penguins marching around to keep those endorphins going!
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