We Are Made to Move: Why Stillness Is Draining Our Energy
When I was a girl, I loved to run, jump, and get dirty. But I was raised in a world where movement — especially sweating — was frowned upon. My grandmother and her sisters would shout from the porch: “Don’t move too much! You’ll sweat!”
So I grew up with the “don’t move” mantra stitched into my DNA, never really into sports — even though my body clearly needed to move.
Years later, life nudged me back into motion (with the help of a sport-loving partner and a few broke years of biking everywhere). And eventually, something clicked: I didn’t just tolerate movement — I craved it.
It wasn’t love at first squat, but it was worth the wait.
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In the so-called Western world, we’ve won the convenience lottery. We can order dinner, schedule a meeting, and buy a new pair of sneakers — all while lying on the couch. And don’t get me wrong — technology is amazing. But… is it really making us feel good?
Or are we slowly draining our energy while we “relax” in the name of modern comfort?
Here’s the point: our bodies weren’t designed to be this still.
Not for hours glued to a screen. Not for days hopping from bed to desk to sofa. Not for a lifestyle that has us sitting more than we sleep.
We’re not broken. We’re just… immobile.
You Don’t Need Another Workout. You Need to Move.
Now, this isn’t about punishing gym routines or the latest fitness trend. I’m not here to tell you to “train harder.” In fact, this isn’t about training at all.
This is about movement — natural, joyful, life-giving movement.
It’s the gentle stretch when you wake up. The walk to the market. The dance in your kitchen to your favorite songs. The way your shoulders loosen when you step outside and breathe.
💡 Movement is how your body creates energy — and how it keeps it flowing.
And when energy flows… Your mood lifts. Your digestion improves. Your mind clears. And life feels lighter, more grounded, more joyful.
You Are Not Lazy.
Here’s the truth: you’re not lazy. You’re just living in a world that’s wired for stillness, disconnection, and distraction.
You were never meant to sit at a desk 8 hours a day, then doomscroll until bedtime. You were made for connection. Movement. Rhythm. Flow.
And the good news? Reconnecting with your body doesn’t require a plane ticket or a dramatic lifestyle change.
Sometimes, it’s just one small choice away.
So... How Do You Start?
That’s where The Natural App comes in. It’s your digital nudge toward a more natural life — one simple step at a time.
Gentle reminders to help you living according to Nature rhythms.
Micro-practices to release tension and reawaken your body.
Tips, rituals, and seasonal rhythms that help you feel more grounded and alive.
Because wellness isn’t about being a superhuman. It’s about feeling more human, simply — more yourself.
But wait…
Before you open the next app or scroll another reel, pause. Stand up. Stretch your arms to the sky. Take 3 deep breaths. Move your body like no one’s watching (actually,… no one is).
Feel that? That’s life coming back into your body!
And if you want more of that — more clarity, more energy, more connection — The Natural App is ready when you are.
Because you were made to move. And life moves with you.
Book suggestions:
Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement, by Katy Bowman
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann Hari
Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding by Daniel Liebermann