Monday, December 24, 2007

Spirituality and Health Promotion Behaviors #14: Focus on improving yourself

It's been a long time since my last post. A lot has happened and I learnt so much. I hope to share with you what I have learnt.

The most rejuvenating thing that happened to me was that I started learning golf. I used to play volleyball twice a week until I bruised my hand badly. While resting from the injury, I realised that rigorous daily exercise is fuel for vitality. When we exercise, we learn to focus on the game and co-ordinate our minds and bodies.

Unlike other leisurely activities such as swimming, golf requires complete focus. It was not possible to think of any other thoughts while preparing a swing. In the beginning, it is just you and a still, white ball. Simply preparing yourself well is the biggest challenge of all.
So it is with life. Instead of comparing ourselves with other people, focus on improving yourself without harming others. In this way, each of us can achieve spirituality and good health.