Lately, I cannot get enough of going to chiropractor and the little bits of relief I find afterwards. You may be familiar with the chiropractor, but if not, your appointments are short, and to the point. The doctor adjusts your spine and other parts of your body to aid it in heading back to a state of “normal.” Some adjustments are part of a grander picture of long-term healing and some prompt relief right away.
As I closed my eyes during an adjustment this morning, I realized how similar this concept is to life on a broader scale. We are always dealing with the twists and turns of life and ultimately, for our health, we have to seek the things that bring us back our version of normal. In zooming out and submitting to the fact that life is a constantly changing journey, I’m oddly enough granted peace. The key is in the adjustments and the ones we choose to build into our lives. For me, it ranges from the super sweaty workouts, to time with my face in the sunshine, to a steaming hot bath. It’s the best friend phone calls and dinner dates, occasionally silent car rides, devotional time, and snail mail writing.
Each of these little actions meets the sliding scale of chaos and causes a reaction. The outcome of action should not be met with specific expectations, but instead greeted with a pat on the back for making moves to get us back to our best selves. I challenge you to dig deep into what your daily or weekly adjustments are and if you really, I mean really really, are making the time to put action into them. Afterwards, I’ll bet that your inner peace has made a rebound.