This is a common distinction in the coaching world: Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset. This distinction is quite relevant to my work with Mindful Movement, which implies the ability of the brain to change, learn and grow at any age. To keep our mind-body young and active we must cultivate a Growth Mindset, and take regular steps to keep growing.

Persistent Growth is my modest contribution to that: It takes you by the hand, day by day, toward growth, learning and improvement.

We have five senses, right?

Of course not. And today I want to highlight a forgotten and ignored sense that is at the foundation of our ability to move around and do things with grace and precision: Proprioception.

It’s the sense (or a group of senses, depending on which expert you ask) we explore in detail in the first years of our lives. Without it, the whole process of child development would be impossible.

In Feldenkrais® classes and in my Persistent Growth® sessions we use this sense to explore ourselves in movement. You can close your eyes and still know where your body parts are and what they’re doing. How do you know that? Proprioception.

Some people go through extreme endurance competitions, cross snowy mountains on foot, swim in freezing ocean waves, run, cycle, climb and overcome horrendous challenges, and are transformed by the experience. I can appreciate this type of journey, even admire it. But most of us ordinary humans try to avoid suffering and won't go for that kind of challenge. Does this mean we're lazy or mediocre and that we have no interest in improvement, transformation and growth? I don't think so. There are other ways, and the path I follow and teach is an option. It won't make headlines, it won't win you trophies, but it will keep you on the journey nonetheless. In this episode I'm taking a closer look at the MAGIC OF SMALL STEPS.