Reality Check

We are in a a time where people are soooo caught up in "Reality".  Or at least, they believe they are.  Reality T.V. has become the rage in our society.  Where we are spellbound by ordinary people, that are put on display in unusually uncomfortable situations.  Most situations taken out of everyday life, from dating and choosing a mate, to decorating.  Then on to the more intense.  Testing ones survival ability on some remote island, or levels of fear (or intelligence, as seems the case) in the most disgusting and humiliating way, with other money hungry people.  Moving quickly on to live drug busts and car chases.  Concluding with the most ridiculous, watching somewhat famous people, in their everyday dysfunctional lives.  What's going on? People are lining up in droves to be part of micro-fame, fortune and fake reality world.  Are we really that bored?

It occurs to me that we have lost touch with reality.  It is imperative to realize the importance of preserving the integrity of the self, for our humanity.  This is done by the individual, with compassion and conscious impression of the effects of our actions on the whole.  The reality is, that what we do, our actions and reactions matter.  There is no cause without an effect.  What we see, hear, do and say leaves an impression.  We cannot loose site of finding the purpose of the individual tasks in everyday life and how that purpose can resonate, unify and restore our personal and worldly ills.  Our reality is, we are born, we live, and we die.  What we make happen in the middle defines us.  Finding purpose, living to our fullest potential no matter where we've been placed in the world with dignity, compassion, gratefulness and passion, leaves a foot print to be followed.  Perhaps, beyond the seeing of your own eyes.  Yet, ones you can be proud that were left as an example.  It is better to lead others out of the forest, instead of into it.

Investment

Are you up on all your investments? Stocks, bonds and of course real estate. Investments and possessions seem to be what defines our placement in society, and what allows us a sense of freedom in our ability to move about. We are so driven to acquire, protect and insure our investments, that we don't always get time to enjoy them.

Never realizing that there is only one investment that you truly own. That investment is YOU! Your, body, mind and spirit. The one investment that enables you to even take this trip, giving us the ability to have choices and freedom to direct our lives.

Incredibly the body runs with very little help. With some effort it can not only maintain itself, but will give you a lot more milage. One investment we cannot ignore anymore. The dividends are greater than any other investment out there. Be responsible for your health and well being.

The body needs rest, something we are resistant to doing in our society. Proper rest enables the body and mind to naturally reenergize and heal itself. Adequate water allows the body to cleanse and purify toxins from its systems. A daily well balanced diet with three meals and nutritional snacks eaten not on the go, but with conversation, sitting down is very satisfying. Exercising, not only running around in your daily life, must be implemented. Learning the art of living has not to do with economics. Although it does have to do with a learned personal and cultural behavior...Life is what you create. Re-invest in your health.

Lisa Davis