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The origin of laziness?
It is believed that laziness is a
biological
trait. A survival tool. In itself laziness is not necessarily a bad thing.
People often see/hear the word 'lazy' as being a stigma and get
defensive.
Imagine that you're a primitive human living in a valley 10000 years
ago... The valley has all that you need. It is safe. It is free of
hostile predators or rival tribes.
There would be no sense in going elsewhere. This is laziness. A
desire to maintain the status quo. Not to
change.
Yin/yang
Not changing is fine if your circumstances are constant. But are they
ever constant? Our bodies slowly
deteriorate
day-by-day. We could lose
our job. Our
partners could leave us. We might get
ill.
Change is
inevitable. Even if you stand still,
life won't.
Yin/yang is about
exchange. To get something, you have to give something. You have to
do something.
Going too far
It is quite understandable that after a challenging day at work many people
just want to sit down, eat a nice
meal and
watch TV. There isn't anything intrinsically wrong with this.
Providing it's in
moderation.
The problem lies with the fact that people sit for
hours in front of
the TV/computer. Eating
junk food. Drinking
alcohol. At some point this becomes very
unhealthy.
Comfort zone
If you spend a couple of hours a night watching actors perform roles in a TV
show or movie, this is in lieu of you personally living your life.
Rather than have experiences/adventures of your own you are content to
spectate. To be
passive.
What could you do instead of watching TV, playing video games or going on
the computer? The list is endless. All you need to do is cultivate a new
habit. Step
outside your comfort zone...
I'm not lazy...
People tend to get hung up on the word 'lazy' and spend a lot of effort
defending their self image. Instead of doing this, think about what lazy
means.
It isn't a judgment/criticism/attack on your
character.
It is simply a fact. Laziness is the unwillingness to change. To do
new
things. To leave the apparent safety of the
familiar.
Most studies agree that there are a number of key personality
characteristics that are important for healthy aging: easygoing, cheerful,
self-confident, adaptable, active, independent, creative, happy, relaxed,
satisfied, calm, open, agreeable, conscientious, sociable and having a high
tolerance for frustration being mentioned most often.
The traits that lead to an unhealthy, shorter life? Being repressed,
dogmatic, stubborn, hostile, neurotic, angry, guilty, sad, fearful, anxious,
depressed and aggressive.
(Dr Bradley Wilcox, Dr Craig Wilcox and Dr Makoto Suzuki)
Tai chi
Tai chi offers a
multi-faceted
approach to stepping outside your comfort zone and overcoming laziness. The
physical practice
involves many different
activities;
none of which are
strenuous.
There is meditation.
Guided relaxation.
Reading
ancient Chinese books.
Interaction
with friendly people. The
exploration
of ancient
scientific insights
and wisdom.
Diet,
lifestyle,
balance...
In contrast with passively slouched in front
of the TV, tai chi offers a
rich,
vibrant, healthy
alternative.
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18 April 1995
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