Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
The Wisdom We Acquire
Remember the days old when
we knew everything? We know now we barely knew enough just to get by.
Oh how we've grown. I think the process is referred to as maturity.
If you live long enough it puts you through the ringer. That my
friends is how one gains wisdom.
The truth about the more
you know
The process of learning can
be quite annoying. Why? Simply, if you truly get the gist of the
art of living and knowledge you come to a realization. The more you
know, the more you comprehend there's even more to know out there.
The process of obtaining knowledge is neverending.
Is all knowledge
considered wisdom?
I'm unclear about that. You
see relationships and the perception of knowledge evolve. At one
point you are deemed wise and all knowing. Over time that degrades.
At times you can be lowered to the rank of being judged outright
stupid. Well, I guess if I do possess that knowledge, I have gained
some wisdom.
But I believe wisdom evolves
from knowledge. At times wisdom is a form of self preservation
especially when it comes to relationships. Lord knows I've been
lauded for my lack of knowledge and have
had the wisdom to hold my tongue about it.
In finality
Besides payback being a
...well you know. Wisdom teaches us many lessons. One is humility.
Two is when to look the other way. Three is …. and I can go on and
on. You see the real knowledge to wisdom ratio is derive from
learning the how, when and where of application.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Balance And Wholeness
We equate balance in life
with the goodness of wholeness. We believe one begets the other. In
truth the much more to this equation than meets the eye. In part it
is a derivative of the coming together like pieces in a puzzle
forming that beautiful picture we see on the box. In actuality we
are that box.
Yoga, Pilates, and
Meditation
In
essence these are tools to nurture the core. In doing so we create a
personal balance as well as build wholeness on both the physical and
mental levels. Each are proported to achieve and or maintain
wellness. A much sort after component of the dynamic duo.
Nutrition
Another
key piece of the puzzle. Even if you have no allergies, foods of
many sorts can contribute or offset balance and wholeness. It could
by a food type or the totality of our consumption at times. Everyone
has experienced the after effects of the so-called comfort foods at
times. The results can be not so comforting. Then of course there
are the power foods that are supposed to invigorate and fuel the body
to greatness. And sometimes no matter what you do there's nothing
like a good laxative or antacid.
Nurturing of the mind
This is
achieved through a variety of ways. One is the accumulation of
knowledge. Another is the exploration through the world of
imagination. The expression of creativity builds self worth which
again is an important component of balance and wholeness. Performing
task that challenge the mind contributes to self development, yet
again a much need puzzle piece. The more we expand our horizons and
mental capacities the closer we get to completing the picture.
The path taken
It
varies because despite it all each person being an individual has to
seek the ways and methods best suited for them. Each path one takes
has so many variables that present us with twists and turns the come
in many shapes and forms. For that reason there is no cut and dried
or written in stone rules and regulations that fit everyone. The how
of achieving balance and wholeness for you and I are contoured by the
elements that comprise the many aspects that configure our physical
and mental make up. It is due to these factors as well as
circumstances and outside forces that make the journey in totality
unique to the person.
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Sunday, December 8, 2013
A Fluid Existence
What comprises you and the
quality of life you lead? Believe it or not much it depends on the
type of person you are. Are a cup half full or half empty kind of
thinker? Where your objectivity and views on life originate from
plays an important part on creating the concepts the make up you the
person
Me the people
More
accurately the person you are today is not the person you were. We
react and change as does the world around us. We perceive we stay
the same throughout life, but that's an illusion. Your views and
ideals evolve. Even your principles range from being tweaked a bit
to becoming totally opposite. You may not realize it but in some
aspects of the being called you the not only have changed in some way
but you have actually shed some and added new ones.
Why?
It's
just a matter of course from experiencing life and living. Are you a
better person or a worse one? Are you getting more out of life or
little? The answers change day to day and aspect to aspect. Your
existence is fluid and you have no control of that. Change is a
constant of life. It takes place around us and within us.
At time we fight it
We try
to resist the flow of change within and without. When we do, it
disrupts everything about us. That in itself creates change in
attitude and outlook. It can even cause moods swings. That in turn
creates turbulence again within you and around you. The flow of
change is as unavoidable as aging. You can resist it all you want but
it's going to happen to you. Challenge it as much as you want. The
fact is it is going to happen to you. There's two ways to face it.
One is through acceptance. The other is through resistance.
A
little known fact about change
You can
modify the changes that are taking place. It takes work and the
proper attitude but you have that power. For example age and health
bring physical change. Exercise and nutrition are just some of the
ways to take them on. I am a living example. I have gone from being
90% paralyzed with a prognosis of little recovery to spearheading
workout sessions for the disabled. I am living proof you can take on
change and direct the flow of life and living. The truth is we all
have the keys to empower ourselves to grow and create and direct the
flow of change affecting each and everyone of us. The main keys are
desire and the will to take action.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Conscious Space
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What is the room you favor in your home
or apartment? Go stand there near the center if you can. What do you
feel as you look around the space as a whole? Now, narrow your
perspective. Try to go item by item letting yourself feel the emotion
association with each item.
Are you letting yourself feel?
What are the types of attachments
experienced to each item. Are they mixed? Do some things give you a
high? Does it empower you? Maybe something makes you feel
comfortable. Could it be some of the items feel like they are just
there. They have no special reason for being there. They are just
where they are with no rhyme or reason.
Do you feel clutter?
Does anything feel out of place? It just clogs the room. Ask
yourself, “Why do I need this?” The answer “ I just do”
doesn't justify it in your space does it? That's what closets are
for. Better yet, Goodwill might even be a more appropriate place.
Taking out the clutter breathes life into your space.
In defining your
space
It introduces practicality and feeling. It empowers you. You
actually, work, play, and think with more clarity. Yes, you even stay
healthier and there are studies to prove this. Now, this doesn't
exactly work for shared space. It has to be your personal space
exclusively. Otherwise, without the consideration of the other party
or parties things can go south real quick. People are basically
territorial even in shared space.
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