Sunday, February 7, 2010
An Announcement
As you can see, I have temporarily put off posting here. I would encourage everyone to take a look at my Works From Faith and The Running Monk blogs.If you go to View My Complete Profile on the right side of this page, it will show you these sites and you can then go to them by simpling clicking on the titles.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Do Not Go Gentle......
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
This poem by Dylan Thomas does not fit the aging gracefully,making concessions to advancing age mindset that has become so prevalent in recent years. Today people believe staying youthful is accomplished cosmetically by plastic surgery and dyeing your hair.Cerutty was correct in his teaching that to enjoy life to its fullest we must be active and fit. Who really wants to face advancing age in a slowly deteriorating body,the product of years of abuse and inactivity? Live life vigorously!
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
This poem by Dylan Thomas does not fit the aging gracefully,making concessions to advancing age mindset that has become so prevalent in recent years. Today people believe staying youthful is accomplished cosmetically by plastic surgery and dyeing your hair.Cerutty was correct in his teaching that to enjoy life to its fullest we must be active and fit. Who really wants to face advancing age in a slowly deteriorating body,the product of years of abuse and inactivity? Live life vigorously!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Athletics, A Way of Life
Athletic: physically strong or vigorous---Athleticism:the state of being an athlete or taking part in athletic events.
Recently it was written that over $110 billion in health care is spent each year on treating medical issues pertaining to obesity and the problems that result from it. America has never been more unhealthy,well over 50% of its citizens are considered to be obese. Actually,the figure may be closer to 60%. When the need to exercise is brought up to most people, it usually elicits a groan and a grimace. The following are some quotes by Percy Cerutty regarding athleticism: "Our athleticism must be,and should be, adult play.It is when we make it work----dull,routined,scheduled,treadmill work---that we depart from the natural; the joyous;the exhilarating." America desperately needs a change in attitude and priorities. Satiating every desire,be it for food or entertainment, needs to be replaced with a return to simplicity,a love and appreciation of the outdoors and a respect for our own bodies.
Recently it was written that over $110 billion in health care is spent each year on treating medical issues pertaining to obesity and the problems that result from it. America has never been more unhealthy,well over 50% of its citizens are considered to be obese. Actually,the figure may be closer to 60%. When the need to exercise is brought up to most people, it usually elicits a groan and a grimace. The following are some quotes by Percy Cerutty regarding athleticism: "Our athleticism must be,and should be, adult play.It is when we make it work----dull,routined,scheduled,treadmill work---that we depart from the natural; the joyous;the exhilarating." America desperately needs a change in attitude and priorities. Satiating every desire,be it for food or entertainment, needs to be replaced with a return to simplicity,a love and appreciation of the outdoors and a respect for our own bodies.
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