Simone Biles: Light Worker
Simone Biles, gymnast extraordinaire, didn't go to the Olympics to win. She didn't even go to compete. She went to share an important message. Soon after her arrival to Japan, she made it clear that she was not going to fight through the mental and emotional pain she has long suffered in order to compete. She is not going to worry that she won't win. The message I am getting from all this is that it isn't important to win. Winning won't make you happy. Life is more meaningful than that. Simone went to the Olympics to heal -- herself and others who suffer anxiety from the very thing they once found peace doing. She wants to show that we need to support each other and celebrate the healing that gymnastics and other physical activities can provide. Perhaps the Olympics could change. Instead of honoring the winners of a sport, we honor the sport itself and its healing powers. We share best practices. I believe, too, that Simone is one of many light work