HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!!!
WE MADE IT, DIDN'T WE....(BIG SMILE)
Aight, now that we've gotten all the pleasantries out of the way, let's get down to business.
So, new year, new ideas. And like many of you, ya boy E-Black is getting back on the health kick.
Most of last year i mainly focused on a lot of cardiovascular work,(a heck of a lot of running, and jogging). But after consulting with a few friends, I've decided this year to do some focusing on muscular work. You know i don't have to give you the Easter speech on how importing staying in shape is.
We all know the importance of physical health. But we also have to realize that we are not simply physical beings.
*NO SHIT SHERLOCK...WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY E? *
Aight, what I'm getting at is that just as we workout of bodies, our minds and consciousnesses need a workout as well.
OK, this is where i may lose some of you. Then again, I may be right on point with what I'm saying. Just following for a sec.
So, if were in agreement that we are not just mere physical beings, than we can agree that our minds, hearts all comprise what i like to refer to as the spiritual part of man. This spiritual part requires a workout just as our bodies do.
Now, i have to let you know up front, my personal beliefs on spirituality is not what I'm trying to convey to you or upon you. Personally, I was raised in one of those ole school, southern, black baptist churches where the preacher always ends his sermon with killing Jesus and raising him from the grave on the third day. *AMEN* But as I've grown older,wiser, experienced more of what this world has to offer...I've come to have a respect and appreciation for all types of spiritual ideals. Regardless of your personal beliefs, I think many of us can agree that our souls/spirits are in fact connected to some sort of higher power than merely ourselves. And if you are one who doesn't believe in these things, then I'm mature enough to accept our differences and simply agree to disagree with you.
But for those who do believe, the point I'm trying to make is that the spirit requires a workout as well. The best exercise for the spirit is by way of prayer.
*OH BOY, HERE YOU GO WITH THAT PRAYER STUFF*
Just follow me for a sec, aight...
I'm not talking about prayer in the traditional sense. I can still recall those ole school deacons at my church during devotion. The way they growled and moaned during there devotional prayers was always a bit awkward to me.
But what I'm referring to is your communication with your higher power.
What is prayer? In my opinion, prayer is simply your conversation with God. I'm not concerned with the manner in which you do it. Personally, i like to talk to God while I'm driving,(specially on road trips).
But the point I'm trying to make is that we have to get ourselves spiritually in tune with our inner selves.
Much of this post is being hastily written, so forgive me for that. But the point I'm trying to make is very clear.
This year, as many of your work on getting physically in shape don't forget to workout your spiritual side as well.
till later,
E-Black
