I’m Matt, and welcome to Steady Beats. If you like to walk for a better life, and also like Dire Straits’ “Walk of Life,” you just might like this newsletter.
The ancient Roman’s who took the oath of the legions called those oaths the Sacramentum. Part of their commitment was the physical fitness of their bodies.
When the early Christians used this word to describe their sacred things they believed as Jesus poignantly stated, that loving yourself and others was like loving God. The acts of love were connected.
Therefore it seems to me one’s physical fitness could be a reflection of divine devotion.
Love this. There is a spiritual component to fitness. Whether it's leaning into God when the workout is flailing, or generating energy to exercise from a spirit of gratitude for being alive and having the health to do the work, God plays a big part. For me, anyway.
"A new study shows you can start now and make big strides in your health — adding strength, adding cardio capacity — at similar improvement rates even if you start in your 60s, 70s, or 80s."
I wondered how guys like Mick Jagger are still doing so well, particularly after some presumably hard partying in his younger years. I recently heard the answer in passing- he tours w/ at least one dedicated trailer containing a personal gym tailored to his super hard every-single-day workouts.
The ancient Roman’s who took the oath of the legions called those oaths the Sacramentum. Part of their commitment was the physical fitness of their bodies.
When the early Christians used this word to describe their sacred things they believed as Jesus poignantly stated, that loving yourself and others was like loving God. The acts of love were connected.
Therefore it seems to me one’s physical fitness could be a reflection of divine devotion.
Hoping you are well Matt.
Love this. There is a spiritual component to fitness. Whether it's leaning into God when the workout is flailing, or generating energy to exercise from a spirit of gratitude for being alive and having the health to do the work, God plays a big part. For me, anyway.
"A new study shows you can start now and make big strides in your health — adding strength, adding cardio capacity — at similar improvement rates even if you start in your 60s, 70s, or 80s."
I wondered how guys like Mick Jagger are still doing so well, particularly after some presumably hard partying in his younger years. I recently heard the answer in passing- he tours w/ at least one dedicated trailer containing a personal gym tailored to his super hard every-single-day workouts.
Cheers, Matt!
Mick is an inspiration for sure.
I remember seeing the Stones at Spartan Stadium in 1994. Many were saying it was their farewell tour--the Stones were washed.
The band had other plans.