Range of Motion
“The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention...A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.” - Rachel Naomi Remen
Per Wikipedia, range of motion, is the distance (linear or angular) that a movable object may normally travel while properly attached to another object. Range of motion is the foundation of my favorite type of self defense: joint locks. In its purest form, a joint lock is nothing more than passing the range of motion of said joint. Take your wrist for instance, you can bend it forward to roughly 90 degrees but much past that and discomfort can kick in. There are certain joint locks I know that not only rotate the wrist but by slightly applying pressure to the joint with one finger, it then transfers the extreme pain to the elbow and shoulder as I am passing the range of motion. Depending on the amount of pressure applied, three things can happen: the attacking party submits, their tendons and ligaments can stretch, or the joint can be separated. The amount of pressure depends on the situation. Short of nerve attacks, joint attacks are some of the most painful things I’ve ever experienced. I’ve dropped people a lot bigger than me with some simple wrist locks.
I believe aspects of life have a range of motion too. Relationships, personal and professional, work well as long as they stay within a certain range of motion. In my opinion, the range of motion in personal relationships is defined by connectedness, affection, communication, and most importantly healthy boundaries. Stay connected, communicate and define your boundaries and things are great. When the connection is strained, it’s painful. When communication breaks down, it’s painful. When boundaries are not clearly defined or nonexistent, it is very painful. You are passing the range of motion and feeling it. And like joint locks, the level of applied pressure determines the amount of pain.
In professional relationships, the range of motion is defined by your skills, job description, responsibilities, attendance, and corporate guidelines. Those things define the normal attachment to the job. Perform your job well and above expectations while complying with company guidelines and you get raises and promotions. You stay within your range of motion. Start missing work, showing up late or missing deadlines, and you start feeling the pain. Continue that behavior and the pressure from the boss continues.
There are many influences to defining personal range of motion, but I contend it is still up to each of us to set it. There will always be events in life trying to strain the attachment and move past the range of motion: job cuts, bills, strained relationships, kids that act up, and unexpected changes. They can indeed be painful. But like our energy, we have the ultimate say on how we react to these situations. Stay properly attached. Connect, communicate and maintain healthy boundaries, and you will stay in your range of motion.
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I talked before about ways to reduce monthly expenses. One of the quickest ways is to go on a term with your light company. I helped Teri with hers yesterday. Just by switching to a one year term with TXU, her rate went from 17.55 cents per kWh to 12.30 cents per kWh on an effective reduction of 30.2%. On her last bill alone, that would have saved her $238. That’s not chump change.
Take a look at your bill and see what you are paying per kWh. There should be some nice opportunities for savings.
“The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention...A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.” - Rachel Naomi Remen
Per Wikipedia, range of motion, is the distance (linear or angular) that a movable object may normally travel while properly attached to another object. Range of motion is the foundation of my favorite type of self defense: joint locks. In its purest form, a joint lock is nothing more than passing the range of motion of said joint. Take your wrist for instance, you can bend it forward to roughly 90 degrees but much past that and discomfort can kick in. There are certain joint locks I know that not only rotate the wrist but by slightly applying pressure to the joint with one finger, it then transfers the extreme pain to the elbow and shoulder as I am passing the range of motion. Depending on the amount of pressure applied, three things can happen: the attacking party submits, their tendons and ligaments can stretch, or the joint can be separated. The amount of pressure depends on the situation. Short of nerve attacks, joint attacks are some of the most painful things I’ve ever experienced. I’ve dropped people a lot bigger than me with some simple wrist locks.
I believe aspects of life have a range of motion too. Relationships, personal and professional, work well as long as they stay within a certain range of motion. In my opinion, the range of motion in personal relationships is defined by connectedness, affection, communication, and most importantly healthy boundaries. Stay connected, communicate and define your boundaries and things are great. When the connection is strained, it’s painful. When communication breaks down, it’s painful. When boundaries are not clearly defined or nonexistent, it is very painful. You are passing the range of motion and feeling it. And like joint locks, the level of applied pressure determines the amount of pain.
In professional relationships, the range of motion is defined by your skills, job description, responsibilities, attendance, and corporate guidelines. Those things define the normal attachment to the job. Perform your job well and above expectations while complying with company guidelines and you get raises and promotions. You stay within your range of motion. Start missing work, showing up late or missing deadlines, and you start feeling the pain. Continue that behavior and the pressure from the boss continues.
There are many influences to defining personal range of motion, but I contend it is still up to each of us to set it. There will always be events in life trying to strain the attachment and move past the range of motion: job cuts, bills, strained relationships, kids that act up, and unexpected changes. They can indeed be painful. But like our energy, we have the ultimate say on how we react to these situations. Stay properly attached. Connect, communicate and maintain healthy boundaries, and you will stay in your range of motion.
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Rachel’s mom is part of the group now. Welcome Katherine. You’re number 83.
Mentioned Before
I talked before about ways to reduce monthly expenses. One of the quickest ways is to go on a term with your light company. I helped Teri with hers yesterday. Just by switching to a one year term with TXU, her rate went from 17.55 cents per kWh to 12.30 cents per kWh on an effective reduction of 30.2%. On her last bill alone, that would have saved her $238. That’s not chump change.
Take a look at your bill and see what you are paying per kWh. There should be some nice opportunities for savings.
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