Peacing out to be Peace

I think the whole calming practice has been beneficial. But the concept itself wasn't really anything new to me. Ever since I turned my life to Christ, I take a small time for praying everyday. Some days the prayer is more effective than others. But I still knew the meaning and purpose of the activity. Personally, I like it. It's been helping me coping with stress and calm my nerves.

Mental workout is a mental exercise that requires you to face your true self. It helps you stay calm and have wider views on people. Personally, this exercise was nothing new. I've been doing a similar mental workout. But I still admit that this kind of mental workout is essential for everyone especially, teenagers. When I was in junior high, someone suggested me to write journal, and give myself a time do a small reflection everyday. That small suggestion turned out to be a big advice. It helped me dealing with stress greatly. So I knew what it would do.

Heaven and Hell

As we get older, health issues are more concerned than anything else. When I was a kid, I struggled with child obesity. Luckily, my bones grew and I am no longer obesed. Well, I may be slightly overweighted but it happens. Anyway, I'm sort of thankful that I used to be big. Because that gave me a chance to see what I was eating at the time. I was also pretty serious about basketball and tried to do everything I could do in order to become the best basketball player. Therefore, to make that happen, studying nutrition was very essential. In fact, I learned the importance of fiber and water. Once I got that down, I dropped about 20 lbs fast. I was 14 years old. When I went through. I may not have as much nutrition related knowledge than I should, but that was definitely what got me started. Since then, I have been able to watch my calorie intake and nutrition needs better than majority of people, which is very cool. On the scale of 7-10, I think I would give myself 7 or 7.5. I'm not a perfectionist type so I like to slack off every once in awhile and give myself a break but I'm always aware of what I'm doing to my body, so I think 7 is appropriate.

Spritually, I think I'm doing pretty good. I'm a proud Christian and I love living by what the Bible says. Faith gives me a great comfort and assurance. I'm originally from Japan, and there are hardly any Christians in Japan. So I feel privileged to know that God has blessed my life. It really has been a great journey with him. Spiritually, I think I would give myself a 8. I make mistakes sometimes, but I'd like to think that I'm doing fairly well.

I've never really concerned about my psychological health. Simply because I'm a happy person. I love my life. Of course, that doesn't mean I'm always over-energetic. I get tired or even sad like everybody else. I'm just somehow highly capable of staying optimistic and see the world positively. I was never like this when I was a kid. But I got to travel the world when I was a junior in college and it really opened up my mind. Life can be worse, or better sometimes. I would rate myself 8.5.

If I were to set any goals for the three things above, that would be sharing. There is a competitive part of me that is always pushing myself to reach the high excellence. Contrary, I don't rub that in other people's face or even explain the importance of taking care of self. Self-maintainance is always an individual thing. So it seems none of my business, and I kind of think that it is rude to butt in. But if I can find a way to effectively encourage others, I don't why I wouldn't do it. So that would be my goal: become an encourager.

I think it would be a bit challenging to implement an exercise for becoming an effective motivator. I try to go out whenever I have a free time and talk to people so that they would know that there are people like me who is a lot of time optimistic and see things positively. But other than that, I can't really think of any exercise that i can do.

Lastly, on The Crime of the Century, I don't really know what to say. I knew before it started that it was a relaxation exercise and nothing more. But I actually found the exercise a bit annoying. I think everyone has a different way to relax and calm down. For me, when I get stressed, I either go for a run, lift weight, or play basketball. So I really didn't think the exercise was meant for me. Still, I can see it becoming very effective on other people.

Before I end this post, I would like to say a few words for one of my friends, Brandon Oldenkamp, who passed away a few days ago.

Brandon,

I'm still having a hard time to understand that you are gone. You had an optimistic perspective on life and seem to be enjoying the life everyday. You were just one of the guys. So special. Even though it's been only a few days since you passed away, I already miss you, and can't wait to see you in the heaven when I go up there. Love you, man

Chilaxing

One of my high school friends made up a word back in 10th or 11th grade.

"Chilaxing"

It is simply a mix up of relaxing and chilling

but I love the word, I like to chilax.

Anyway for this week's assignment,

I believe we are supposed to talk about past experiences with relaxation exercises.

To be honest, I don't really have much.

Because I assume when we say "relaxation exercises", we are referring to exercises that are relaxing.

Ever since I was a kid, I was all about sports.

I played soccer, basketball, and did some track and field.

I focused on pushing myself rather than cherishing it.

Thankfully, my mental strength is pretty high

but I didn't get to do anything like yoga and zen during my childhood.

I really wish I have though

A few months ago, one of my buddies got a exercise program online called "P90X".

It was a pretty typical exercise program focusing on core work outs.

I'm not saying that it was bad. I'm just saying that it was typical.

Anyway, one of the exercise was yoga

and my friends and I tried it first time in our lives.

And oh my goodness! that was one of the best work outs I have ever done in my life.

I'm not the most flexible guy in the world, so it was very challenging.

Also, even though I did it with my friends, it was basically against me vs me.

The self challenge thing was awesome.

I really wish I had done it when I was playing basketball intensely.

it would've helped me quite a bit.

Oh well, anyway this was my only experience with the exercise

Hope ya'll are doing well

Later

Hiro

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