Energy (from Standing Strong - A Managers Guide) Life is all about energy! Nothing works without energy. Thats why its important for us to think about where energy comes from and how we can tap into it. Strength and energy always come from the center of things. This also applies to people. A persons energy is concentrated in the strength of their body, mind and emotional well-being. This is important to know when fighting. Many people are not aware of the great power and energy they have within them. Someone, who is aware of this tremendous power and energy within oneself, will be able to achieve great things. For instance, did you know that human bone is five times stronger than steel? This is often demonstrated during martial arts performances. Boards and large pebble stones are broken and shattered with ones hand or foot. Just because our bones are five times stronger than steel, this does not mean that I can break a steel plate with my hand. Lets suppose that humans could live to be a hundred years old with increased exercise and a healthy lifestyle. A robot made of steel, for example, would not last very long as a gymnast. The strain would take its toll on the material its made of, causing it to become brittle over the years. In comparison human bones are constantly regenerating. In Thomas O. McCrackens »Atlas of the Human Anatomy« for instance, it says that bones are made up of living tissue that stores calcium and other minerals, and that creates blood cells. Bone tissue consists of cells and the substance that holds them together (matrix), which in turn consists of 35% protein, especially collagen (provides flexibility) and about 65% mineral salts, especially calcium and phosphate salts that are important for bone strength. This combination makes bones five times harder than steel. Somebody with this knowledge is aware that their bones are pretty resistant. Somebody who doesnt know this and handles them with extreme care will miss out on the enjoyment of their bodys possibilities. The same goes for our muscles. The less they are used the less they can perform. Having to wear a cast after breaking a leg is the best example for this. After 3-6 weeks the muscle mass has been reduced so much that the leg is much skinnier than its healthy counterpart. Therefore it is important to expose our bones to a certain amount of pressure. Sport is one way to do this. Your bones will become stronger on their own. Its like the structure of a tower crane. As soon as the cargos weight increases the structure has to be reinforced. Our body does this automatically. In contrast, people who expect little of themselves, maybe because they think that they arent good enough, will not be able to achieve a high level of performance within their range of ability. They are often not even able to achieve normal performance levels. So, if you want to achieve a high performance level you have to believe in your own energy first. Belief alone is not enough: you also need to have push and drive. I have achieved this with martial arts; exercising three to four times a week. When this collided with work or family time then I would exercise at other times. Working out at six thirty in the morning or going jogging at night after ten thirty. In addition, each traditional martial arts movement has been devised with scientific depth. The permanent and powerful repetition of techniques teaches you to master all difficulties with patience and resolve. This gives you the feeling that you can withstand any adversary anywhere anytime. Somebody who is serious about traditional martial arts will respect other people. They know that the best way to solve a conflict when threatened with violence is to find an amicable solution. Exercising on the verge of your performance limit also requires a tremendous amount of concentration. This physical and mental effort encourages you to constantly be aware of what you are doing. Conscious living is the consequence, and living like this automatically makes you more content with yourself and your life. Once you have achieved this, you can influence your surroundings in a strong and positive way. standing-strong.de https://youtube/watch?v=rwvQdAugqIs
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 16:57:16 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015