Exercising the Spirit
Sports, physical activity,
and exercise build discipline.
Such discipline becomes habit
which aids spirituality.
     Self-consciousness is nurtured by
     cultivating the mind and soul.
     I did not say civilizing;
     which might restrict a free spirit.
Civilization may sound good
and a form of discipline
but is imposed by man-made laws
which can be easily revoked.
     Whereas a cultivated mind
     is spirit of another kind.

     Walt Abbott–10-23-08