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Huwebes, Hulyo 31, 2014

How To Be A True Friend

In this age of social networking and technology, it’s no surprise that everyone is all about being popular. Who has the most friends and who has the most followers are now one of the first criteria that is checked before we actually get to know someone. Everyone naturally wants to be liked by everyone else, and in turn get as many friends as they can. Thus, the world is a breeding ground for brittle friendships. Why do I say brittle? Simply because almost all friendships are based on conditions. No matter how close you are to someone, look carefully and you will spot a condition.

Of course, there are true friends out there—and obtaining one of them is all you really need in this life, although none would also suffice. I think its time that everyone should analyze the relationships in their life and remove from it all forms of negativity. I believe that if everyone learned to be a better, truer friend, the world would be so much of a better place. Of course I’m not going to include the extremely obvious points such as being honest, abandoning any ulterior motives, being kind in thought word and speech etc. because these should be a given.

What Are Conditions?

Conditions on a relationship are simply anything that goes on between you and someone else that holds the relationship together—to the point that if it were taken away, the relationship would suffer. Some of the main conditions that have remained prevalent for quite some time are recreational activities. These can include drinking, smoking, sports, video games and much more. If you find that you have a “friendship” with someone based on any condition, try to be without it for once. If things seem strange or even worse, if you don’t feel right about attempting this—then just know that is not a true friendship.

O once used to hang out with a group of friends that used to pretty much meet up just to drink and go out to the club. I was the only one who used to be present and not drink. One day out of curiosity I openly asked everyone there if they would all be together if there was no liquor involved. Needless to say I unintentionally made things a bit awkward and most of them struggled to put their answers together only to spurt out an “of course” that wasn’t very convincing. I know the truth, and they all know the truth as well. A few weeks later, one of them called me to tell me that I was right, and they didn’t feel right about agreeing with me out in the open. True friends should be able to be with each other and do nothing—just being there whole-heartedly should be enough.

Everyone Should Be “Real”

If someone can’t accept one of your traits, or you have to hide certain traits from them—then surprise, surprise…they are not a true friend. Likewise, if you have a problem with a trait of one of your friends and it gets to the point where they have to hide it from you, you aren’t really a good friend either.

A true friend should accept everything that comes with you, only pointing out the negativities that can be improved upon. You should always feel comfortable with being yourself around your friends—you should never have to put on an act to feel accepted and neither should they. You should always be allowed to speak your mind despite any differences in political, religious, environmental etc. issues and beliefs. This brings me to my last section.

The Ability To Agree or Disagree

Being a true friend does not mean having a million things in common. On the contrary it can mean quite the opposite in most cases. As I said before, you should always be able to speak your mind 100% and they should to, and at the end of the day, you both should have it in you to “agree to disagree”. Anyone who doesn’t take the time out to master the art of agreeing to disagree should not call themselves a true friend. All of their friendships will be falsified and just turn into a mere game of using each other and passing time.

Becoming a true friend to all is one of the greatest things you can do. Do not be the backstabbing friend who is always looking for the next opportunity to one-up his peers. Or the greedy friend who only keeps someone around for what goods or services they have to offer. Instead be a true friend, one who will go out of their way for the happiness of another; one that is always available, even when the chips are down. This is what the world needs—true friends.

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How To Work Without Getting Tired

To obtain the ability to work without fatigue has probably been one of the greatest unspoken goals of all mankind. But like all great endeavors that seem impossible, it was given up on for the most part; instead, all sorts of chemically infused products were introduced to supply the need of energy. These include a wide variety of energy drinks, supplements, shots, etc. I’ve even seen an energy gum now on the market!

While these products may work for most, many of them aren’t natural and don’t really give you energy—they just “cover up your fatigue’’. None of these are necessary at all because we have all the energy we truly need right within us.

“Incredible amounts of energy are hidden in your brain;

enough in a gram of flesh to run the city of Chicago for 2 days.

And you say you are tired?”

~ Paramahansa Yogananda

Back in the day nobody had all of these artificial energy sources which prove them even more unnecessary since the means of survival was much tougher then. You didn’t see the guys working on the pyramids stop every few hours for a 5 Hour Energy shot. There are other natural ways to train yourself to become less tired while working.

Proper Diet

I know, I know, you’re probably thinking that everything has to do with what we eat these days, and you’re pretty much right. Many people throw the junkiest foods into their systems throughout the day and then wonder why their bodies tire out so easily. Instead of a bag of Doritos, why not eat a banana? Or a cucumber? Fresh raw fruits, vegetables and nuts are a great source of energy.

I used to drive around a 2000 Honda Prelude that constantly gave me problems, since the very first day I bought it used. After a few months of dealing with it, I finally took it to my mechanic so he can check it out. After some inspection, he asked me what grade of gasoline I give it. I told him regular unleaded and he immediately replied that that was causing the problem. The car was built to drive on premium gas and since I (and perhaps the previous owner) gave it regular unleaded, it caused the car to become sluggish. Our bodies are the same way. If we constantly give it low grade foods, then we should expect to be sluggish.

Avoid all meats because they load your body up on poisons. It is the poisons from meat and other junk-foods that make you feel tired. In addition, you should also take a good multivitamin and essential fatty oils (omega 3-6-9 from a flaxseed source).

Every once in a while, you should also get a checkup done at the doctor’s office to see if there are any vitamins or minerals you are low on. A few months ago I had been feeling really dizzy and more tired than usual and after doing some blood work I found out I was slightly anemic meaning I was low on iron. The doctor suggested taking an iron supplement daily and ever since then I’ve been fine. Vitamin D is also one of the main ones people are lacking despite the fact that its available just by standing out in the sun for a few minutes.

Get Some Fresh Air

One of the huge overlooked reasons on why people get tired so easily is the fact that they remain cooped up inside of their building or office for far too long. A lack of fresh air will deplete your energy just as bad as skipping an entire meal. The next time you feel tired, go outside and take a few minutes to breathe deeply and slowly. This will supply all the cells in your body—especially your brain—with the much needed oxygen that it craves. Not only will this replenish your energy, but it will also help curb your appetite so that you are less hungry. The more oxygenated your cells are, the less reason they have to send the hunger signal to your brain.

Exercise

Everyone used to tell me that exercise give you energy and I never believed them. After all, how can something that uses energy, give energy at the same time? It was only after some experimentation that I realized they were right, they just worded their statement wrong. What they should have said is that proper exercise gives the body energy—meaning you shouldn’t over do it.

Twenty minutes of rigorous exercise daily is more than enough. Even a half hour of walking or swimming is great. Over-exercise will only cause fatigue, the opposite of your aim. After I started working out a few times a week last year, I have noticed an increase in energy. Even the long days that normally wear me out, don’t do nearly as much as damage if I get up a bit earlier to work out.

It’s All In The Mind

Mind and body are directly linked. Why do you think people that constantly get angry or afraid suffer heart problems? Why does your heart start pounding when you are afraid? There is an obvious connection. Don’t ever say to yourself that you are tired. If you do, you will just become more tired. At the first inkling of fatigue creeping in, immediately affirm that you are full of cosmic energy a that you can never tired.

So many people say they are tired, but they are really not—they only think that they are. Take away these thoughts and what’s left is unlimited potential. You should also make it a habit to watch your thoughts and avoid thinking too much. Why? Because even thinking us up your energy reserves in the brain! Some people can sit at home all day and become tired; this is because they have filled their day with non-stop thoughts.

Learn to keep your mind in a balanced quiet state. If it begins to trail off elsewhere, slowly bring it back. Keep it occupied y concentrating on the breath while you work. This will keep you focused, and keep your body and mind energized and vitalized through any form of work.

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