Motion is emotion.

When I first heard this phrase, I quickly shrugged it off. It was a week of increased seizure activity, and that particular day was exceptionally challenging. Fatigue was causing my ability to move to almost be non-existent. My mood was so low I couldn’t fathom experiencing any other emotions. 

However, my partner, being the wonderful support he is, never left my side. He continued to remind me that motion is emotion. He was trying to encourage me to move up and out of the dark place I was in.

Shifting our thinking when feeling negative, anxious, or depressed can be a daunting task. When it comes to shifting our mindset, we remember my partner’s advice: motion is emotion.

Consider Newton’s first law of motion is a perfect example. “An object at rest stays at rest..” But this doesn’t mean it will stay like that forever. To jumpstart that movement, start with the basics.

Stick to the basics. Have you moved your body? Have you felt the sunshine on your face? Have you brushed your teeth? Have you had a meal/snack? Have you taken a shower?

Yes, these might seem like little things. But, these little things inspire bigger things. How?
Because they do matter. You may not be aware that they matter on most days. It is on that day that you feel your worst, that you can notice the biggest difference when you accomplish these little things. 

If you want to change the world, or even if you want to change your own world, you must start at the basics. Initiate that forward motion. referring back to Newton’s first law, it also says “…An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force…”

Starting may be difficult, but continuing is easier. I promise; it’s physics. There may be times that an outside force (like seizures in my case) may slow, or halt your motion. But remember, motion is emotion. 

If you have read it this far, I want to remind you that you are amazing. And you have the ability to take care of yourself and tend to the basics. You are worth it and your mental health is worth it.

And when you complete the basics, just know that I am proud of you. I am grateful I have you to come along this journey… Join me won’t you?

What movement helps you when you feel stuck? Share your ideas in the comments.