A straight back is a proxy for how disciplined I’ve been lately.
If my back is straight, that means I’ve been exercising. If I I’ve been exercising that means I’ve been waking up early. If I’ve been waking up early, I’ve probably been meditating. When I’m meditating I can feel how straight my back is.
I was diagnosed with kyphosis at the age of 5 and wore a back brace until middle school.
All of my stress is carried in my back. I slipped a disc a couple of years ago. I have sciatica often.
My back is the barometer for how I’m doing in my life. When it’s straight and pain-free I feel confident.
And I guess it will require more work as I age. More discipline, more attention.
Good.