Kang's Black Belt Academy
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Resistance is FutileThis month,
our martial arts students are studying the meaning
10:36 am edt of resistance. There are all types of resistance: the resistance to change, the resistance people use when working out, and the resistance to buying something – and, actually, the list can go on and on. Have you been resisting the need to work out, change your diet, or lose weight?One thing you shouldn’t resist is trying something new, just because you might make a mistake. So many people overanalyze something that is important to them and talk themselves out of doing it. They resist trying something new, out of fear of making a mistake. What if you do make a mistake? What if you make a poor choice? You are human, so it’s okay to make a mistake. It’s terrific if you learn something from that mistake, and even better when you don’t beat yourself up over it. Mistakes are ways of learning and growing.Here’s what Joy Terrance has to say about making mistakes:”Why is it impossible for people – even very bright people – to not make mistakes?“When we are born, we know virtually nothing. To learn anything, we must explore new territory. So, unless we behave like passive receivers of information (like a computer being programmed) or have perfect luck and guess right every time, we will make mistakes. “This activity expands when we go to school and retracts after we leave, in the absence of motivation or encouragement. But in some people, especially those who are inquisitive and bright, the process continues throughout life.“They never stop learning and making mistakes. Others try to avoid error by staying in familiar territory. But life is so short, and the world of learning is so vast that I feel safe in stating that if you do not make mistakes, you don’t know much.”Plan ahead for those times you find yourself short on time: next time you go to the grocery store, grab a box (or two!) of all-natural energy/nutrition bars. Most stores offer a nice selection of flavors, and most importantly, will give you the morning boost you need.Fortified with loads of whole-grain and quality ingredients, these nutrition-dense bars deliver a power-packed punch. For example, a typical bar contains: - 35% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of calcium — equivalent to an eight-ounce glass of milk. - Nine grams of soy protein-equal to one-third cup of soy milk.- 400 micrograms of folic acid (100% ofthe RDA). - 30% of the RDA of iron.- 3-4 grams of dietary fiber.- Significant levels of anti-oxidants (vitamins A, C and E), plus the mineral selenium for overall wellness, and zinc, which promotes proper immune function. Word of advice: Stay away from the commercial, highly processed varieties; they are often lacking in quality ingredients!You can find all-natural energy/nutrition bars in grocery, health food, or sports nutrition stores. An even wider selection is available online (and usually at a discount). Check it out! |
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