‘CLE on the Move’ first of its kind
he Indiana State Bar Association sponsored the “Faster & Faster ...
but ETHICALLY” continuing legal education “on the move” program
featuring Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David earlier this year at the
National Institute for Fitness in Indianapolis. The sold-out program was
conducted while “spinning” (stationary bicycles) and was the first of its kind
to be offered to Indiana’s legal community.
“As we all know, the practice of law is a marathon, not a sprint,”
said Justice David. “The ‘Fit to Practice’ initiative of the ISBA’s Wellness
Committee is an opportunity to enhance the professional, physical and
mental health of lawyers and judicial officers throughout our state.”
ISBA President C. Erik Chickedantz of Fort Wayne is asking Hoosier
lawyers to get active as part of a new statewide initiative to promote health
and personal well-being among judges, lawyers, their staffs and law students
by encouraging positive lifestyle changes through increased physical activity,
stress reduction, healthier eating and tobacco cessation.
“There is something about lawyering that is especially stressful, and for
many of us, our commitment to an active lifestyle is the first to go amid
pressures at work and busy schedules,” said Chickedantz. “With the State Bar
spearheading healthy activities at lawyer functions such as this program,
we aim to educate the legal community about ways to incorporate healthy
lifestyle changes.” q
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Balance is crucial
n Thursday, Dec. 29, I had
just finished an 8-mile run;
I felt great and had a clear mind.
On Monday, Jan. 2, I had just
finished a weekend of football
games and lots of food; I gained
four pounds and felt sluggish.
It is crucial to try to keep
a proper balance and perspective
to maintain our physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual well-being.
We all have ups and downs, but
need to (as the writer of Hebrews
says) “run with perseverance the
race marked out for us.”
I run. Onlookers might call it
jog, plod or shuffle. Running and
sweating and training help keep me
reasonably fit, healthy and mentally
alert. It clears away the cobwebs
and helps keep things in perspective.
Stress kills and destroys.
Exercise helps combat both physical and mental stress. Life is a
marathon – not a sprint – and we
need to establish and maintain a
regular exercise and training program. Exercise and rest also helps
me mentally and emotionally to
try to have an attitude of love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control (Galatians 5:22, 23)
rather than an attitude of discord,
jealousy, selfishness and envy,
which I seem to drift toward when
I don’t have my exercise fixes.
Please get plenty of exercise
and rest – and enjoy life! q
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– William H. Kelley, Bloomington, Ind.,
[email protected]
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RES GESTÆ • APRIL 2012