There are two things we all rely on every day. They are used throughout the day within various environments, whether at home, at work, or at play. Can you guess what they are?

Chairs and shoes.

We have become so dependent on both chairs and shoes that their presence is almost invisible to us. Chairs support our bodies, particularly our torsos, arms, and heads. They help us interact with our environment, whether it's at a desk, with a keyboard, in front of a screen, or behind a steering wheel. Shoes, on the other hand, protect our feet from sharp, hard objects that litter the ground we walk upon daily. They also provide support and cushioning from the impact stresses of weight bearing.

Over the many years of their existence, the chair and shoe industries have trained us to rely on them for ‘necessary’ support and comfort while navigating the environments associated with sitting, standing, and walking.

But is it really effective to always provide external support and comfort to our body's structure? If you answered yes, consider this: how truly effective is it, ? Doesn’t supporting something with an external device, like a chair or shoes, minimize the support inherent to the structure of the body?

The question we must ask ourselves is whether we are fostering dependence on these external supports at the expense of our natural bodily strength and resilience. As we ponder this, it’s worth exploring ways to balance our use of chairs and shoes with practices that enhance our body's innate capabilities. Could it be time to reconsider how much we rely on these everyday items and think about integrating more natural support mechanisms into our daily lives?

I Invite you to share your thoughts, experiences, and insights regarding this hidden dependency.

Rick