Mobility, Stability & The Mind

MOBILITY AND STABILITY:
The 2 terms are used more and more in the world of training and conditioning almost to the point of overuse and abuse. I would like to take a slightly different perspective.
Mobility and Stability refer to the inter-connection of muscles and movements and the efficiency with which an individual can perform certain daily functions (tying shoelaces, cooking breakfast, running,squatting, jumping). These two principles are inter-dependent in regards to human movement. "Mobility and Stability must coexist to create efficient movement in the Human Body"- Gray Cook....
For example, mobility in an individual's ankle is closely related to the stability in his/her knee. A good balance of mobility and stability creates effortless grace in movements when you ask your body to perform any daily function. Conversely, lack of mobility and stability creates inefficient movements, lacks in energy and could potentially result in injury.
After some time of reflecting on this biomechanical principle it became clear that our MIND works in the exact same way. As the body should be mobile and stable to produce efficient physical movements so should the mind be mobile and stable to produce efficient and effective thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. From a psychological perspective, MOBILITY (resiliency) is most effective when paired with STABILITY (conviction-belief in individual principles). As the world around us changes and as our individual life situations continue to evolve, one's ability to adapt to all life's changes explains a mobile mind. Equally as important is to approach this ever-changing environment with a our own set of beliefs to help guide our decisions and create the life that we will enjoy. Personal beliefs (stability) should be complimented with an ability to adapt (mobility). As soon as we begin to compensate one for the other our thoughts and emotions could become either to rigid and closed (excessive stability) or fleeting and sloppy (excessive mobility). The appropriate balance of mobility and stability may vary from individual. Continue to be aware of this delicate balance, iB-LIEVE it is one of nature's guiding principles...