Someone came up to me in the gym yesterday, and asked how to do a particular exercise properly. As I was demonstrating it, I explained that the best way to learn this particular motion, and any motion that was attempted in the gym was to understand and control two things: Momentum, and Gravity. By understanding those two physical dynamics, anything that they tackle in the gym will become easier because of the ability to follow through with one, and the illusion of control with the other. It takes mind tricks of manipulation to negotiate both, and when it comes to physical exercise, it really is all in your head. But when I was done explaining that, and as I was walking out of the gym, I thought about those two forces, and how they play an even bigger part in life in general, and how you have to control those two forces within the scope of how you get through life also, and just like the gym...It's all in your head.
Momentum is a funny thing because we quite often use that term within the sports world, as we note that a team has some sort of momentum, and should be able to use it in their favor. I believe that can be applied to life also. We sometimes feel like we're having a good day at the casino. Things happen in our lives that set into motion other things that are good, and seemingly prosperous for our souls. We get accolades at work, we've got a little extra dough in our pockets for a rainy day, Our families are doing great, and personal life is in order. It's times like these that the momentum is in our favor, and just like a team, sometimes you want to take advantage of the good feelings, to see if they multiply. The feeling of happiness is on the horizon, and there is nothing like the feeling of happiness to turn over the self esteem engine, so that you can have confidence to get things done. The getting things done metastasizes into the idea of progress. Progress breeds the desire for more progress, and so on. It is a great circle of energy that encompasses us when momentum pokes its head out of the clouds for us for awhile. In fact it feels so wonderful that we have a tendency to pass those good feelings onto other folks, creating a momentum "drum circle" of energy. Proof that we are all connected, and the feelings and energy of people can spread all because one person has the illusion of momentum in their lives. That's how teams use it in sports, and that's how we transfer it also. The key to all of this is making it work while it's here, and enjoying it to the fullest, and surrounding yourself with people who also can harness and share their momentum, and be receptive to yours. You are the company you keep, and if you can find folks who are positive, and receptive, and who give off good energy, then you won't have to worry as much when the other force comes into play, which is.....
Gravity...The word immediately puts into mind the picture of something pulling, or dragging, or weighing down. That's what the force of gravity does. The difference in life between these two forces is that you can be your own momentum..People can be your encouragement, or inspiration, but you have to be your own propeller. Gravity is where other folks come into play. People will drag you down, weigh on you, and pull you into a bottomless pit filled with negativity, depression, complaining, and just an overall piss poor outlook about life. Now sometimes life's situations can destroy your feeling of momentum, because good things can quickly turn into bad things, and laughter can turn into tears very quickly. But nothing ruins the momentum of people more than other people. Sometimes it's as though some folks don't like to see someone have momentum, therefore a sabotage must be executed to stop all of this happiness. That's just the way some people are sometimes..Unhappy, except when there is misery. And they can easily take you with them, until you feel like there is some cloud over your head, and the crazy notion that "someone" must have it in for you. Your bad times feel worse, your situations seem more grim, straits seem more dire because of the goading of negative individuals telling you so.
You must stop the gravitational pull, and extricate yourself from people, and things that prevent your momentum, or you will fall into the category of "Fun killer" or "Dr. No" or some name that people will give you when they see you. They will not want to associate with you because you not only have no momentum, but you are a black hole of negativity pulling them in. Stop the gravity, look in the mirror, and realize who you are. And who you are is someone special with a gift. Each of us has a unique gift, and just realize yours to put momentum back in place, or get it for the first time if you feel that it has never happened.
Whatever you do in life, balance the momentum and gravity. We will all have great runs, and bad streaks, and neither will last for an incredibly long time. Your good times may be incredible, and your bad times may be devastating, but remember that there is always someone better off than you, and someone somewhere having a worse time, but the world will turn either way. But just remember also that you being special depends upon you controlling these two forces. And when you control these two forces of momentum and gravity, one word will personify your life...Balance.
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