On Saturday in class, I talked about “The Murph”. It was an idea I had – something that was in in my head before class. But full disclosure – it wasn’t fully formed. That happens sometimes when I’m teaching. Sometimes I let the idea settle back down for another day. But on Saturday, I ran with it.
If you don’t know what the Murph is, it’s a Crossfit thing – I think it’s pretty cool. I had friend who was doing it on Saturday & another friend who owns Crossfit & they were doing it. I think all Crossfit gyms do it on Memorial Day weekend. It sounds hard: 1 mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, 1 mile run. With a weighted vest, if you choose. It’s done in honor of a soldier, Micheal Murphy, who gave his life in a effort to save fellow soldiers in Afghanistan. It was his “regular” workout. Crossfit gyms picked it up as a way to honor him & everyone who has served our country. That’s why they do it on Memorial Day weekend (remember, that’s why we have Memorial Day – to remember the folks who died in service of our country).
Anyway…back to Saturday’s class.. If you were in class & couldn’t figure out why the heck I was telling you about the Murph…
Like I said, it was in my head – just an idea. The Spirit of it – it’s importance.
We had a couple new people in class that morning – they clearly had not expected class to be what it was (Saturday morning Power Flow!). It looked like they thought it was hard (like the Murph). But they weren’t alone. I was moved when I saw the folks next to the new people help them out – show them how to use a block, give them encouragement. Even more than that – we were all in it together. Moving at your own pace, on your own mat, with your own intention…but with a shared intention to practice together, to connect & support each other (like all the people who do the Murph – at their own pace, in their own gym, but with a shared intention).
So that’s it. Whether it’s yoga or Crossfit or whatever you do – we’re all in this together.
We can’t do this thing called life without each other.
I think it’s good to remember that today & every day.
