At Scolio-Pilates, we conclude this Scoliosis Awareness Month with a message of hope, power, and strength—both physical and mental.
Hope is personal and omnipresent. What embodies hope for you? Is it a flower blooming, your grandmother’s smile, a child’s laughter, or a dog’s wagging tail? Define your hope and actively pursue it, even when it requires effort.
Today, let’s redefine hope. It’s not just about wishing for a better job, less pain, or material gains. This hope represents a kind of kindness toward oneself—past, present, and future. It’s the feeling that breaks down barriers, melting the shell around your true self. While “self-love” often feels cliché, hope offers a fresh perspective. It’s about being aware of all that brings us back to who we truly are.
First, we need to acknowledge and define our own hope. Open your eyes to its presence. Looking at something that makes you feel a sense of relief, a decompression, or a release of tension is hope. It’s the moment when you realize everything can be okay because, at your core, there is pure hope. Recognize, feel, and return to it whenever you need it.
What dissolves your inner barriers? Is it holding a puppy or recalling someone’s smile? Find your moment, cherish it, and hold onto it.
When you discover your hope, you gain power—the mental strength to change anything. Nothing is too big or too small. For example, aligning your spine better through deep, mindful breathing can help your ribs open from the inside out, allowing your spine to find ease. If you can achieve what seems impossible for scoliosis, imagine what else you can accomplish. Use your hope and power to take the next step in your journey, which may extend beyond scoliosis.
Let’s begin together—with Hope. Where do you find it? We’d love to hear from you because you are our source of Hope!
Ready to get started? Let’s use evidence-based Scolio-Pilates to reach your spine towards a longer, taller, stronger you with Scolio-Pilates On Demand, and discover your new strength!