tThe Building of a Utopia

If there were such a thing as a Utopia, what would it be like? I have recently been reading The Giver, and it is about a boy who grows up into a community of perfection and sameness. think about it. No crime, no prejudice, no wars. Sounds amazing right? With a utopia though, things must be sacrificed. In his world there is also no color, emotions (including love, happiness, and joy) or animals. What kind of perfect world is that? If you think about it though, the people who have grown up there do not know there ever were such things as color, animals, and the sun.      

 Perhaps what would it be like if you were to create your own utopia? Mine would be carefully considered, and would be a community where everyone is equal. Therefore every one's job is just as important as the others. For example, the trash man(in the eyes of the community). Also schooling would be made enjoyable by putting learning into everyday problems that one might face as a citizen. There would be emotion, but to only a certain amount. For example, you could be angry with your neighbor, but it would not be mentally possible to be furious at him. 

    There comes many problems with building a utopia though. For example, why should humans  not be able to enjoy complete bliss? Would it be better to feel no emotion at all? Would it be better to not have human connection (mentally and physically) to reduce the spread of illness and vexation? If someone has never seen color before, what difference will it make whether someone is black or white?  It is utterly impossible for anyone but God to create a perfect utopia.

Crossfit

"forging an elite fitness" that is the motto for crossfitters all around the world. The purpose of crossfit is to build the body to where it can withstand injury and lifting heavy weights.  It is designed of three basic parts, weight, agility, and endurance.  The first part usually works on form while lifting weights. The second part works on how you do different types of motion during working out EX. jumping rope, squats, pushups. Then come the third and final part which normally consists of a R.F.T. (rounds for time) or A.M.R.A.P. (as many rounds as possible) for an amount of time. EX. R.F.T. of 10 pushups, 5 burpees, 15 squats. After that... Well... To be honest, we all fall down! Crossfit is now becoming the true elite fitness that is designed to build people to be the fit, agile, strong humans God designed us to be.

Tennis.... Or Nothing

 Many people think tennis is a wimpy sport and is easy to play, but let me tell you this, five minutes out playing on the court will tell you, not so. It requires speed, strength, agility, and skill. The key to winning on the tennis court is not to be overly emotional and competitive, but be emotionally strong and over all, have fun. Playing tennis is all about having fun. Yes, there are the proffesionals who train all their lives to win the major tournaments such as the Us Open, French Open, and Wibmbleton. On the other hand, there are players like me, who simply enjoy to get out and blow off steam by hitting the ball around with their friends. It is still difficult to play though. The average tennis player plays normally up to five hours a week. Also they must consistently repeat their different types of strategy less they go onto the court and have no way of fighting back their opponents constant barrage of balls. Having this little bit more of insight of tennis, I hope the next time you see tennis on TV, or at the courts, don't simply blow it off, but rather watch it with an interest. 

Humansofnewyork Uganda pictures

As I was scrolling through the humans of new york blog, one picture in particular hit me. It was of An eleven year old boy weaving baskets with his mother. The qoute underneath it said " I asked the mother for a picture of him, and she said it was up to the boy. He got up looked me over and said," Prove to me you're not a terrorist." This made me think, how much pain and hardship has a boy that young seen in his short life? We do not see the boy's father in the picture. Maybe he was killed by terrorists. Does this boy live in fear everyday of terrorists that might come destroy his home, and kill him and his family?

People who have over one trails and adversity in life.

     Our world is filled with adversity and challenges. Often all we see is hardship and can't look past that and notice that there is a bright future ahead of us. These men and women were often faced with hardship but never gave up, even when they wanted to just give in and let go.
     Ludwig van Beethoven's one dream and desire was to compose music and direct an orchestra. However, when he was 28, he lost hearing in both ears. End of the road right? Not so for Beethoven. He took all the notes that he had learned in his youth and constantly re-ran them over in his mind, whilst he composed his music. He even worked his way to where he was able to direct his very own orchestra.
     Albert Einstien was not able to talk till he was four years old. When in grade school his teachers told him he was a "stupid" child. His father even didn't believe he would amount to much. However this did not affect Einstien. He worked hard as a student and eventually became one of the most famous scientists the world has ever known.
     Helen Keller was born a healthy child, but when she was at the age of two she was infected by a disease that left her deaf and blind. At the age of seven a tutor named Anne Sulivan came to teach her to use her other senses than the ones she had lost. Little did she know, she had just began a fourty-nine year relationship with this "tutor". Through  preserverance  and determination Hellen Keller ( with the help of Anne Sulivan) was able to learn to read, write, and talk. She eventually became an advocate for people with disabilities all around the world.
   

When man's true charecter shows.

Have you ever considered the thought that you have been going through life with a friend that you don't truly know? Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." By saying this, he means that the true character of a man is not shown in the easy well to do times, but when he is vexed and trails are laid before him. for example your best friend may have the best manner and never yell or get angry, but when let's say his car breaks down, you may see a completely different side of him that you had never noticed before. He may become angry and frustrated. Don't get me wrong it is completely normal for humans to do this. It is their nature. What if though, we can undo that little part of nature in us, and instead be able to keep a calm head when troubles happen. Hardships will come. Tragedies will happen. That is all part of our imperfect world. As a Christian I live having a purpose in life to live with a character like that of what Martin Luther King Jr. described. Are you?