I Love Who You Are, Do You? Key to life # 1.7 Treat Everyone As An Individual

I've noticed as time goes by, more and more I become convinced that life is about energy, the heart of a creature and expanding knowledge above that which is of the world and into that which is not. What does world synergy look like to you, what's your take on it? Over all is it good, or is it predominantly negative energy? I tend to think that overall it is good. 

And I think that we, the U.S. have a lot to do with that. 

I believe that man has come a very long way. I think we have a long way to go, but overall we really are making an effort to do what's right. I know it can be hard at times to see it that way. A point at hand would be the recent focus on police shootings and the deaths of innocent people by police in American cities across the nation. 

I try not to get too caught up in such matters from a personal point of view. As a writer and blogger I need to look at matters from more than one perspective, get at the truth of a matter and write it. If I'm to speak to you about social matters, I should at least offer a unique perspective with some kind of resolution suggested. When I hear of police shootings of black Americans in the context and frequency of recent months I get focused and concerned. Because it becomes obvious that this has been going on right under our noses all along. It's pretty easy to be pulled into the conversations about it on social networks too.    

But really, what is the general state of race relations in America? 

In my opinion it could be a lot better, but I will give you this. A murderous heart doesn't really care what it's murdering. It's a sickness that doesn't discriminate. A lot of Americans of all colors are concerned. And as an ebony person myself I know that it becomes easy for conspiracy theories to start popping up in your head. And, those theories can shape your perception of your environment, your government, state, cities and neighborhood. It can send an individual off on a vendetta. It can color your view of other white individuals who are actually hating these murderers too, unbeknownst to you. 

All races of people are pretty sensitive about the killing of innocent people and we don't care what color the victim is. 

I'll be the first to to admit that if I think a white person has been killed because of their race or skin color, I get crazy angry. I just think mankind should be bigger than that. I like it when I see a white person shopping at a black owned and operated business, or reading and participating on a black owned and operated blog on the Internet. 

It reminds me that everyone, each person regardless of skin color is an individual and unless they prove otherwise, they should be treated kindly and loved. Its how I live my life and I'll never allow that to be influenced and changed. It is wrong and self destructive to hold grievance against a people. I hold everyone accountable for their own actions: 

Individuals make individual decisions whether coaxed or not, they do make the finally decision to act.   
  
When an individual makes the decision to kill another person, they alone are responsible for that decision. And they alone will reap the consequences of their action at the day's end. No one else whether involved or not is going to voluntarily share and take responsibility for that decision even when they may have played a part in coaxing the act.

So my advice is to be fair to yourself and other people in your assessment of one person's behavior. How you handle your response to these kind of matters can adversely affect your mind and your own joy in living. Yes we must address injustice, but we should be cautious of how we approach it so we don't hurt our own ability to enjoy life down the road.

People do bad things, but people also do very good things. I know, I was raised in my early childhood years by a white woman back in Austin Texas where I was born. And everybody knows how racist that part of the country can be.

This lady was my mother for a long time and she loved me dearly. She's gone now. 

My maternal mother reminds me from time to time to never forget her. I just say I know mom, I won't. Each of us is an individual suffering of the difficulties inherent to life in a world of freaks and degenerates who come in all colors. And we all must agree with that assessment. Freaks and degenerates shoot up schools, participate in human trafficking, and other really ugly behaviors. Life is hard and we must remain balanced and stay focused on the good things of life so we can remain whole for the sake of ourselves and others. That's another key to life!

Seek to understand where you are and you'll understand what you see and hear. 

Just always remember to celebrated the good people among us. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. They are the ones that make our lives fulfilling and worthwhile in spite of all the uglies here. You could be in the company of someone who would lay their life down to save yours. Don't be dummified by their color. Treat everyone as an individual.      

Your body's one of the most awesome things I've ever seen! Key To Life #1.6 Exercise

Your body is an awesome invention. It holds all the keys to the universe locked way inside. Hi. What happens to a bicycle when you leave it sitting a long time without riding it? What happens to a car left months without being started or driven? The bike will creak and squeal when you try to ride it. The chain will be rusty and there's probably no air in the tires because of inner tube rotting. The car won't even start and once you have jumped the battery and started it, it will need an oil change, new gas, radiator flush, tire pressure revised and other things, maybe an automatic transmission oil change too.

Your body is no different!

The human body is no different. It will deteriorate and get stiff if you leave it parked for too long. Circulation will slow, nutrients will take longer getting into your system, and other functions will retard to levels sub-par to your normally expected functioning proficiency.

Regardless of our age we need to have a suitable exercise routine that we can apply 2 to 3 times a week to maintain a comfortable performance level in both our internal and external body functions. I think it's pretty common knowledge and most people already know this be true. And this is not to point a finger at you or anyone in particular. It's just me thinking out loud and maybe applying a little innocent prodding to those of you who may have lost sight of the fact. Besides, I'm gonna be needing you to be energized so you're motivated to read mine and other blogs that interest you. Exercise energizes us, stimulates and motivates us. What caused me to think about this was realizing that I lose my motivation to exercise the older I get! Are you exercising like you use too? Are you motivated like you use to be? Well if not, here are a few reminders to help you get it going and on your way back to being your old self again.

Three facts that we have to admit are true. And the longer we wait to get back into an exercise routine the harder it becomes to start doing something about it.

So stop putting it off! Weight that is gained during those times when we just lay around and do nothing is harder to take off later. Sex, a favorite among most of us, loses its intensity, as well as the desire to initiate it. Maybe that's no biggy, but it is an important part of our lives. Aspirations no longer appeal to us at the level they once did like they use to when we first got that spark, that initial prompting. Your get up and go, is gone. And if we get into a habit of accepting that condition we will fight less and less until one day we give up all together and it will become normal to us. We just don't care quite as much once we lose inspiration. And of course this hinders our ability to improve upon ourselves in other areas of our lives, income, relationships etc. Personal achievement slacks off and your level of joy and happiness drops a notch or two when that happens. So here's one really important thing to keep in mind.

Your body is awesome, it will respond!

Here's what I do to KICKSTART an exercise routine:

• I walk to places I would normally drive to. 
• I ride my bike to places that are too far to walk within a reasonable time. 
• Then once I find myself feeling more energy I apply that new energy to EXTENDED STRETCHING routines. Be carefully with these, don't injure yourself. Go easy and slow. Do your research on stretching routines first. Any routine will do. Stretching routines are probably the best exercise routine jump starters. You can wait till the afternoons but mornings are best. Which ever suits you. After a week to 10 days of that: 
• Start a cardio-Isotonics, cardio-Isometrics, or cardio- light weight lifting routine. Design a weight lifting routine that works stomach, back, legs and arms and chest. 

I don't exercise more than a half hour, that's all your body needs to wake up and start functioning at normal levels. You can break your workout into subroutines. Legs on Mondays, chest & stomach on Wednesdays, arms & back on Fridays, or Saturdays.

In fact, just 10-15 minutes of exercise in the morning is all the body needs to hang at a level of proficiency suitable for a healthy body and a healthy lifestyle. If you're eating right!

Overeating can cause you to lose your desire to exercise. 

And don't take that for granted, what you eat will always make a big difference. Here are a few helpful reminders about food:

• Eat fruit. Lost's of it. 
• Drink lots of water everyday. Lots of it. 
• Vitamins? I like natural vitamins, my body does better with them. Bottle vitamins work too, but they make me eat more during the day and evenings. Test to see what is best for you. 

My body likes the vitamins from fruit, vegetables and fish. I feel better and there's more balance in my eating habits that way. Your body will probably prefer those too. A healthier better you is never too far away. It may seem that way, but its not, and never is. You can always make a difference in your mind and body with exercise. Okay well that's all. Just a little reminder. Alright, I hope this helps you get going again.
To a better you,

P.S. Oh, one more thing, any comments or suggestions you can add to this subject would be appreciated, Put them in the comment box so we can all benefit from your contribution on the subject too? Thanks,