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running as recreation
in mb, we can say that we are looking for a recreation that COMPLEMENTS day-to-day lifestyle. assume that life in the hospital is about everyday emergency distress, lots of punishment [self-inflicted and otherwise], and emotional turmoil. the question is: what to do to balance all that? what activity would provide (as example): 1) routine calmness 2) lots of caring 3) emotional stability?
mb theory states that whatever it is that provides a sense of equilibrium to my being is where i will naturally gravitate. [theorem 4. yin attracts yang and yang attracts yin.]
traditionally, then, mb would propose something along the lines of tai chi or yoga or chi gung, because most of us lead lives that are in need of calming. for the more adventurous (since it is more demanding physically), aikido. of course, archery, fencing, and other such traditional arts as tea and flower arranging are also available. so you see that there's no reason that running couldn't qualify . . . as long as you know why you're doing it!! for example, my 18 year-old daughter is considering the biathalon!
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