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Walking It Off: Chapter Preview
20/07/25 17:50 Filed in: Book - OG Parkour
After a hard fall during his parkour routine, the author instinctively walks 4.5 km injured to his regular bar, La Factoria. He reflects on his reasoning: trusting his body's assessment and adhering to his planned route like a soldier. While acknowledging the critical role of doctors for serious injuries, he emphasizes the body's innate, fundamental power to heal itself. The chapter details the immediate aftermath – the physical pain, strained interactions at the bar, and the arduous walk to find an Uber – contrasting his vibrant pre-fall self with the sudden, stark reality of feeling aged and limited. Despite the setback, he adapts, finding small comforts in senior discounts while confronting the profound shift in his physical perception and the challenging journey of recovery ahead.
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Living Parkour: Chapter Preview
20/07/25 10:58 Filed in: Book - OG Parkour
Parkour is a nature oriented mindset for movement — woven into daily life.
Discover how parkour transcends acrobatics to become a profound layer woven into daily life. From navigating the vibrant streets and beaches of Puerto Rico through simple choices like walking instead of driving, the author reveals how everyday routines become opportunities for mindful movement – jumping sketchy sidewalks or cutting across parks. This practice stems from a foundation of minimalism and a daily ritual aligning with Buddhist principles (the Eightfold Path) to cultivate presence and purpose. The post explores parkour's deeper philosophy, tracing its roots back to Georges Hébert's "Méthode Naturelle" and its evolution through the Belle family, arguing that parkour is fundamentally about seeing and moving through the world with nature's adaptive, rule-defying awareness. It's not just physical training; it's a mindset that bridges societal structures and natural flow, fostering connection and a constantly expanding worldview.
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Discover how parkour transcends acrobatics to become a profound layer woven into daily life. From navigating the vibrant streets and beaches of Puerto Rico through simple choices like walking instead of driving, the author reveals how everyday routines become opportunities for mindful movement – jumping sketchy sidewalks or cutting across parks. This practice stems from a foundation of minimalism and a daily ritual aligning with Buddhist principles (the Eightfold Path) to cultivate presence and purpose. The post explores parkour's deeper philosophy, tracing its roots back to Georges Hébert's "Méthode Naturelle" and its evolution through the Belle family, arguing that parkour is fundamentally about seeing and moving through the world with nature's adaptive, rule-defying awareness. It's not just physical training; it's a mindset that bridges societal structures and natural flow, fostering connection and a constantly expanding worldview.
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Day 17: After the Fall
19/07/25 07:59 Filed in: Book - OG Parkour
The Mind-Body Orchestra
Awoken by pain at 3 a.m., our author faces Day 16 of recovery from a parkour fall. What unfolds is a pivotal 24 hours where relentless physical therapy, accidental opportunities, and a surprising work triumph collide.
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Awoken by pain at 3 a.m., our author faces Day 16 of recovery from a parkour fall. What unfolds is a pivotal 24 hours where relentless physical therapy, accidental opportunities, and a surprising work triumph collide.
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Day 14 After the Fall
15/07/25 21:36 Filed in: Book - OG Parkour
From Peak Fitness to Painful Lessons in Holistic Healing
After months of pain-free, peak physicality—hiking 15k daily in Puerto Rico and boasting he felt better at 61 than in his 20s—the author’s world shifted with a single fall. "Day 14 After the Fall" is a raw, hopeful account of confronting injury, rejecting quick fixes, and embracing the body’s stubborn wisdom.
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After months of pain-free, peak physicality—hiking 15k daily in Puerto Rico and boasting he felt better at 61 than in his 20s—the author’s world shifted with a single fall. "Day 14 After the Fall" is a raw, hopeful account of confronting injury, rejecting quick fixes, and embracing the body’s stubborn wisdom.
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