Oh my gosh, this! "We are also taught to place moral value on exercise; to revere both the hard work and the pleasure of physical activity as somehow better than any other kind of work or pleasure." My body does not excel at exercise, like you said. My body excels and sitting still and thinking, but according to many people (especially m…
Oh my gosh, this! "We are also taught to place moral value on exercise; to revere both the hard work and the pleasure of physical activity as somehow better than any other kind of work or pleasure." My body does not excel at exercise, like you said. My body excels and sitting still and thinking, but according to many people (especially my MIL) this is not nearly as important, good, or healthy. It's taking me a long time to accept the idea that my health and fitness are not a reflection of my character. I mean, it's an excellent idea and I love it - but the other way is just SO ingrained.
Oh my gosh, this! "We are also taught to place moral value on exercise; to revere both the hard work and the pleasure of physical activity as somehow better than any other kind of work or pleasure." My body does not excel at exercise, like you said. My body excels and sitting still and thinking, but according to many people (especially my MIL) this is not nearly as important, good, or healthy. It's taking me a long time to accept the idea that my health and fitness are not a reflection of my character. I mean, it's an excellent idea and I love it - but the other way is just SO ingrained.
I've been unpacking this for years. It's so hard.