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Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
"whatever" is the worst word for health... Opps
Read this from Yahoo Health, also found at http://health.yahoo.com/experts/theprinciples/9631/the-worst-word-for-your-health-whatever
" the word "whatever" is nearly always a sign that I am headed down the wrong path. That path can often lead to depression and anger, which are undoubtedly states that are harmful to our health.
Do you remember the moment in the late 90s when whatever became the word du jour? Everyone from LA valley girls with bad attitude to cynical New Yorkers could suddenly be heard exclaiming, "Whatever!" every time they heard something they didn't like. The word simultaneously conveyed disdain, superiority, and frustration.
I often promote the idea of accepting life as it is, and whatever can seem like a part of that healthy principle for living. But whatever is actually about rejection and closing down; the exact opposite of accepting and opening myself up to the world.
When whatever pops up in my vocabulary, here are some unhealthy attitudes that might be bubbling under the surface of my daily life:
JUDGEMENT
How we love to judge other people, finding fault with them in an effort to cover up our own insecurities. And there is plenty to judge in the world. But what does it get me? Other people rarely change because of my disapproval. Instead, I have separated myself from you and the rest of the world.
LAZINESS
How easy it is to reject the world! I don't have to do a thing but sit back and cross my arms. That is laziness. I need to continue to be a person of integrity in the world and contribute. Otherwise, I really have no reason to hope things will change.
ARROGANCE
I sometimes think I know exactly how the world should be and that things would run a lot more smoothly if everyone did it my way. This very quickly gets me to the sneering state of whatever because, inevitably, people don't behave as I want them to. But what makes me think that my way is best? Arrogance.
CHILDISHNESS
If I am frustrated or afraid, I can quite easily revert to a six-year-old. In that state, I am not inclined to work through conflict. Rather, I want to shut everything down and storm away. Whatever is perfect for such childish exchanges.
So I would encourage you to be alert the next time you hear yourself crankily exclaiming, "Whatever!" and take a look at what is going on inside of you. Whatever it is, it probably isn't good for your health. "
Geez.. Judgemental, lazy, arrogant and childish... I won't deny there's some truth to the article. Oh no... =p Time to change myself - & my blog name =p
" the word "whatever" is nearly always a sign that I am headed down the wrong path. That path can often lead to depression and anger, which are undoubtedly states that are harmful to our health.
Do you remember the moment in the late 90s when whatever became the word du jour? Everyone from LA valley girls with bad attitude to cynical New Yorkers could suddenly be heard exclaiming, "Whatever!" every time they heard something they didn't like. The word simultaneously conveyed disdain, superiority, and frustration.
I often promote the idea of accepting life as it is, and whatever can seem like a part of that healthy principle for living. But whatever is actually about rejection and closing down; the exact opposite of accepting and opening myself up to the world.
When whatever pops up in my vocabulary, here are some unhealthy attitudes that might be bubbling under the surface of my daily life:
JUDGEMENT
How we love to judge other people, finding fault with them in an effort to cover up our own insecurities. And there is plenty to judge in the world. But what does it get me? Other people rarely change because of my disapproval. Instead, I have separated myself from you and the rest of the world.
LAZINESS
How easy it is to reject the world! I don't have to do a thing but sit back and cross my arms. That is laziness. I need to continue to be a person of integrity in the world and contribute. Otherwise, I really have no reason to hope things will change.
ARROGANCE
I sometimes think I know exactly how the world should be and that things would run a lot more smoothly if everyone did it my way. This very quickly gets me to the sneering state of whatever because, inevitably, people don't behave as I want them to. But what makes me think that my way is best? Arrogance.
CHILDISHNESS
If I am frustrated or afraid, I can quite easily revert to a six-year-old. In that state, I am not inclined to work through conflict. Rather, I want to shut everything down and storm away. Whatever is perfect for such childish exchanges.
So I would encourage you to be alert the next time you hear yourself crankily exclaiming, "Whatever!" and take a look at what is going on inside of you. Whatever it is, it probably isn't good for your health. "
Geez.. Judgemental, lazy, arrogant and childish... I won't deny there's some truth to the article. Oh no... =p Time to change myself - & my blog name =p
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