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Hello Boys and Girls. I trust that you had a great weekend and hope you're all fired up for a week of being, doing, thinking and creating amazing in your world. No matter what happened (or didn't happen) last week, this week can be a life-changing seven days if you choose to make it that. If you take your amazing attitude in to every situation and circumstance, you will be surprised by the results you'll produce in every area of your life... enjoy your week.
*Before you write in and tell me how dysfunctional I am, keep in mind that I wrote the following post with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek. Kind of.
Beyond the body stuff
On Friday we explored the notion that different things work for different bodies. While we all need to feed our body, move our body and manage our body in a physical sense, we now know that different things work for different bodies. There is no one-program-fits-all solution to health and fitness - despite what some people might suggest.
Life in general
Well, what about our life in general? Are there certain 'life rules' that are absolutes, non-negotiables; things we absolutely must do to have a happy, healthy, productive life? Should we all get married for example? If so, at what age? Is there a best age? Is twenty too young? Is fifty too old? What happens if we don't? I'm not married. Will I turn into an unmarried freak? Maybe I am already and I don't know it. Shit. That's a concern. You'd tell me wouldn't you? Is there an absolute relationship between happiness, health and marriage? Of course I understand that there's an element of risk, but do any of you have figures on that? Guess it depends on who we marry right? And the attitude we take into that journey. Speaking of who we marry, is it true that opposites attract, or should we look for someone who is just like us, only slightly better looking? If I married a female me, I'd annoy the crap out me. I annoy me now and there's only one of me.
The social stuff
What about from a sociological perspective? Do we each need a particular hourly quota of social interaction per day/week/ month to be a socially healthy and well-adjusted member of society? Will working seventy hours a week make me a stressed, unbalanced, dysfunctional social misfit, or a financially secure, stimulated, motivated, fulfilled and happy person? And what if I have a social job, does that mean I need less 'dedicated' social time? Are there rules for this stuff? The experts can prescribe R.D.I.'s (recommended daily intakes) for everything else (calories, protein, fat, salt, sugar, vitamins, minerals), surely they should be able to give us an R.D.I. on social interaction for optimal social health.
"Now, let's see Mr. Harper, you're forty four, you weigh 90 kgs (200lbs), you're not taking any medication and you seem to be relatively healthy. I'm recommending one party per month, bowling with your family four times a year, an annual hunting trip, some regular mindless chats with your neighbour Sam, a lot of watching sport with your buddies and one movie per fortnight with the partner of your choice."
"Er, thanks Doc."
See, simple.
Kids
What about kids? Are they are an absolute necessity over the course of a lifetime? Do they work for everyone? Do I really need one? Won't nieces and nephews do? Can't I borrow the neighbours rug-rats once a week for a few hours and see how that goes? A try-before-you-buy type of thing perhaps? They are kind of expensive to keep aren't they? Is one kid enough, or do I need to have a few so they can keep each other entertained while I'm working those seventy hours? While everyone conveniently tells me what a constant source of joy they are, my observational skills tell me that ain't always the case. Unless of course joy is a synonym for noise, anxiety, frustration and debt.
Education
Then of course there's the education thing. What's the go with academia? How much education is enough? Too much, too little? Just right? Or should we forget about College all together and attend the University of Life? It works for some. It seems that some academics are great at life conceptually, but practically... not so good; Academic genii, social duds. Great with theories and data, not so good with people. Not all of course, but some. Now, if a graduate degree makes for a better life, then a masters degree must equal a much, much better life. And as for a PhD... surely that equates to Nirvana? Or not.
Pets
Many experts tell us that we should all have an animal around the house - apparently they're therapeutic. Just what I need; more therapy. "A dog will have a calming effect on your hectic life", my best friend told me recently. "But what if it barks all night, ruins my sleep, eats my favourite shoes and craps all over the place?" Get me a dog that doesn't bark, can use a toilet, feed itself and give foot rubs and I'm in. Find me a Boxer with computer skills and good breath and you gotta deal.
Religion
This is where it can get a little confusing and occasionally, emotional. Dangerous even. Research tells us that people who go to church (synagogue, temple, etc.) can expect to live longer than their heathen counterparts by a couple of years or so. Well... I'd suggest that might depend on exactly what religion we're talking about. Some religions seem to be less concerned with longevity than others. In fact, some seem determined to shorten the lives of others. So I guess if I'm shopping around for a religion to enhance my life, I might opt for one that is low on arrogance, abuse, deception, violence and killing. Call me old-fashioned but those high-risk religions don't do it for me. Crazy I know. Maybe religion would be a safer place if all those righteous people weren't involved. But what do I know? I'm not religious enough.
Career
By some definitions, I'm a workaholic. What's the R.D.I. on work anyway? Does it vary from occupation to occupation? If your job sucks then maybe two hours a day is too much work. But if your job is merely an extension of your passion and your creative self, then maybe ten hours a day is healthy? Would the R.D.I. for work be the same for a professional surfer as say, a homicide detective? Or a dentist? Maybe it's not about the total hours worked but rather the impact those hours have on the individual? There's a thought. I've never had a real job, just passions that I get paid for. I know, not fair. Maybe we shouldn't look for a job but rather a passion that produces income.
Success and Money
In our predominantly materialistic society, we have been taught from an early age that more money equals more success. And more success equals more happiness. That's the rule. He or she who dies with the most toys wins. Take a peek at many Personal Development websites (not this one) and what you'll find is a bunch of material on how to make money. These sites are not about personal growth nearly as much as they are about personal wealth.
And then there's those who have the capacity to see beyond the bucks, the bling and the botox, those of a slightly more philosophical and spiritual disposition who are given to the notion that perhaps real success and happiness is more about an internal state than any external assets. Sure we have a need for stuff (a roof over our head, some shoes, some food, Internet access of course, a cross-trainer perhaps) but exactly howmuch stuff do we need? Is there a correlation between how much stuff we have and happiness, or is it irrelevant? Is it possible to be wealthy without any possessions? Maybe I could be a monk who lives in a big-ass monastery over looking the ocean that just happens to have a great gym, some big screen TVs and a resident chef. I could spend my days blogging, surfing, lifting weights, hanging out with my fellow monks and of course, meditating.
What do you mean, I'm missing the point?
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