Reflection

 October 17, 2025 — The Body Is My Teacher

This morning I rose early—around 2:46 a.m.—thinking it was 2:15. I lay still for a while, warming up my body and preparing my mind. By 3:33 a.m., I was in the middle of my yoga, moving through each pose as the silence of the early morning guided me deeper into myself.

At first, I felt a wave of restlessness, almost a complaint rising in my mind. But I caught it. I reversed the energy. I reminded myself that I am surrounded by abundance, and that everything I have—this breath, this body, this awareness—is a blessing.

I realized how grateful I am for the work I’ve done through yoga, meditation, and running. These practices have shaped me into a vessel of peace and clarity. I no longer need anything external to feel whole. True healing has come not from what I take in, but from what I release.

Today I also observed the energy around me. I could feel how many people are lost in noise—seeking relief through substances, distractions, and illusions of control. But I am reminded that my path is silence, stillness, and strength. My job is to remain centered among chaos, to be an example of what peace looks like when it is lived.

I spent nearly eight hours today in movement—yoga, running, meditation. It feels like a full-time job, but it is the work of self-mastery. My body continues to teach me patience, humility, and endurance. I trust it completely.

As the day continued, I began to see the importance of setting boundaries. It is easy to be pulled into other people’s plans, distractions, or restlessness. But I know my peace cannot be traded for anyone’s urgency. Sometimes the most powerful thing to say is no—not out of rejection, but out of clarity.

I’ve come to understand that many people seek peace externally, through movement, money, or substances, but those things only create temporary relief. True peace is internal. It comes from facing silence, breathing through stillness, and allowing the body to teach.

For me, now is a time to stay grounded—to meditate, run, and let stillness be enough. My discipline has carried me this far, and it continues to reveal new layers of peace each day.

My body is my guide. My peace is my protection. My stillness is my power.

Ade