Comments on: Strongman Training Journal part 6

By: Mark E

Mark E — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:54:14 +0000

Here’s a link to a good online article about people’s obsession with ‘stuff.’

http://www.alternet.org/story/145997/our_obsession_with_stuff_is_trashing_the_planet%2C_our_communities_and_our_health?page=entire

By: BrianD

BrianD — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:56:21 +0000

I don’t rant on much but this one is at the top of my list.
The one that gets me the most is daylight savings time. People have been brainwashed into thinking that by manipulating our means of telling what time of day it is via our clocks (man’s creation) that it can actually make the sun stay in the sky longer (GOD’s creation). Wake up people, all you’re doing is changing the clock. This has absolutely no effect on the earth’s rotation. The days are longer in the summer and shorter in the winter regardless of what time our clocks say it is. I doubt the ancient cultures adjusted their sundials twice a year! Talk about the manipulation of society to control the public mind, this one takes the cake!

By: Ed Seward

Ed Seward — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:38:09 +0000

Wonderful Journal, and comments,

I was brought up by parents that went thru the depression, and they impressed on me that “paid in full” was the only way to go. Instant gratification by stuff is short lived and then the paying of credit interest begins(usually 2 to 3 times the price tag).Gratification by “paid in full” is satisfying, its mine , no longer borrowed against.

You all are right , living this way you find out just how much you don’t need, and get a chance to see options you would miss, mesmerized by the boob tube.

Besides there is a new spin on things now, at least here you not only have to pay to acquire things , you have to pay to properly dispose of them too. So I would say that less garbage in, less garbage out, less effort expended to buy , support and , dispose of STUFF; more energy to devote to the quality of life.

By: Noah

Noah — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:11:32 +0000

Do you own your stuff or does your stuff own you? Does your stuff tell you to do a job that you hate just so you can keep that stuff? That sounds like slavery. I keep my overhead low so I can live my dreams. I never worry about failing because I know that it does not take much money to maintain my lifestyle. I can be what I want to be and do what I want to do. That is freedom.

By: Spida Hunter

Spida Hunter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:00 +0000

I was at my most “peacefulness” for a long time when doing a 7 day detox/fast, it shifted my perspective on many different things to deeper understandings on all levels. While I’m not suggesting that people do detox’s to get there, I think if we can find gratitude and compassion for ourselves with f#$% all then you can have the bling without needing the bling!

Spida

By: Blaine Gilbert

Blaine Gilbert — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:30:16 +0000

Elliott,

You speak the truth the more my wife and I simplify our life and business the happier and more successful we are. I’m not saying we don’t enjoy some unnecessary things from time to time but that isn’t what our focus is at all. Keep more inspirational posts like this coming, they are great.

Blaine

By: OCstrength

OCstrength — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:27:51 +0000

Formerly being in the finance and bank world for 9 years, all I judged people by was their net worth.
Bravo to your journal youve posted.
I cant thank you enough for sharing this as you grow!

Over the last 9 months ive found myself questioning allot (maybe even all) of what i once believed…and it isnt pretty! I must admit it has not been ‘easy’ to change course and really do a deep self evaluation. I have changed many things and continue to learn daily, I think im on the right path now. Its just a better, happier, more sincere way of life for me now.

Once again, thanks again for sharing! Its been a tremendous help.

-Mike

PS: you hit the nail on the head with the ‘Edward Bernays comment’

By: modesto

modesto — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:53:11 +0000

thanks, its true, Jack Lalane says something many people forgeth,Modesto

By: Elliott

Elliott — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:26:01 +0000

Your awareness is often enough to bring about gradual change. Keep thinking and reconsidering…

By: Deep

Deep — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:23:35 +0000

Elliot, you are so right. But as a young guy (21 years old), I am still tempted by this ‘can’t have enough’ lifestyle of my friends. Though I know being content is the key to happiness.

Regards from India,
Deep