If you’re a friend,
follower of my blog
or even a casual acquaintance,
you know I’m a regular
workouter.
Every workout session
starts with a warm up
on the rowing machine.
The display setting we use
on the rower says:
“Just Row”.
This is, perhaps,
the most calming
part of my day,
of any day.
Just row.
It’s the most welcome
re-assuring affirmation.
For those ten minutes
I am exactly where I am
supposed to be and
there are no expectations of me
beyond to…
just row.
Yet, I wouldn’t be
the coach I am
If I didn’t see the
metaphor in that
simple digital display.
In what ways does
it apply to life?
To work?
To love?
In what ways could
the simplicity and rhythm
of just rowing
moving us forward
smoothly and skillfully
without making metaphorical waves?
How often do we allow
ourselves to be where we are,
fully present with no thoughts
and no expectations as to
where we are coming from or
where we are going.
Just row.
And know that,
even though the rower
keeps me firmly in one place,
with the ripple of each muscular pull,
I am moving forward
stronger and more sure.
