Thursday, April 26, 2012

hero #9


Hero Blog



            In a world where weakness is preyed upon and efforts are valued, there is very little room for era for a “Hero”. I agree with the notion that a hero is someone who commits heroic acts, however, I also believe that a hero is someone within moments, who inspires others to discover and excel progressively at their own passions. In any sporting event there are usually individuals who inspire others to work and master their craft, due to their efforts or god given ability. Whether its results from an extensive amount of research or inspiring others with innovative strategies within any artistic realms, individuals have the ability to inspire others to unravel their passion for excelling within the academic realms. Relationships are essential to personal development, whether within the home environment or close friends and colleagues; an individual has the capability to encourage other to use moral character within their personality. The sporting arena for ages has been the stage for a hero to exemplify his fortitude.

            In the movie Gladiator, Russell Crowe inspired everyone from older merchants to children who aspire to be great warriors and show will and determination. Fighting to live in an arena of rabid tigers on chains and multiple or giant men serve as great inspiration to all spectators. Football being America’s most popular sport, Monday night is center stage for an NFL Quarterback who bring his team back from a two touchdown deficit entering the last two minutes of regulation, to inspire children who can understand the concept of team work and resilience during a sporting event. Heroic athletes also inspire men who have families to support on a blue collar yearly wage in an industrial small town, Monday give them the opportunity to live vicariously through the Quarterback rallying his troops out of the trenches. Innovative artist during the Italian Renaissance, inspired followers of their craft think outside the box.
            Artist such as Leonardo Di Vinci and Raphael, were highly regarded artists during the Italian Renaissance for creating master pieces such the sculpture of David and the Mona Lisa, these pieces presently serve as motivation for up and coming artist. The passionate valiant efforts of these artists serve as a tool to encourage people within the art realm to ascend at aspect of their life that they are passionate about. During a performing art show while at boarding school, the euphoric sound of listening to a fellow school mate sing a song with passion that I was not familiar with inspired me to put my heart into performing arts.

            In conclusion, the idea of everyone being a hero serve as a subjective belief, depending on the individual. Being cognizant of your surrounding and everyday experiences help you develop as a person, due to inspiration occurrence that take place. A man saving a child from a lion’s den does not occur every day.  A man working every day to support a stable household or a woman living out her childhood dream of performing in front of a mass of people is more likely to occur, which inspires a person to live with as well as seek passion.

Monday, April 23, 2012

music #2


In the article “Is music a good tool for health?” by Elizabeth Scott, illustrates the beneficial influence of music on the mind and body. I concur with the notion of “music therapy is growing in popularity” music being implemented into the medical practices has benefited individuals and families. The sound of music establishes a rhythm that allows adults and children of all ages to maintain focus and productive activity. Medicinal music therapy is also beneficial in terms of health for individuals whom struggle with depression to develop more positive mind set. High tempo music with catching melodies can energize just about any individual.

Firstly, in most if not all fitness gyms different genres of music is implemented in the back ground for individuals who come to increase their health and fitness. In addition, these fitness facilities have the option of group work out classes for individuals who come to get shape and maintain great health within a group usually to push themselves to the extreme. In one specific instance, I recall participating in a Spinning class in a smaller room with about 25 other people, who seemed to be all in decent physical shape and serious about their health and figure. The volume of the music comfortably loud and the tempo changed accord to the speed the instructor wanted the class to pedal. By the ending of the class, I was pouring with sweat and felt as though I accomplished a great work beneficial for my mind and health. High tempo music accelerates my heart, efforts and poise during physical and arduous activities. Thus increasing my fitness and health, nevertheless, music is similarly beneficial in times needed of relaxation.

         In addition, music can also be to your advantage in situations of anxiety and stress. Slow to medium mellow beats and tempo assist your present heart rate during cases in which this type of music is being played. Often times of shopping during the holiday, calming and cheerful music is played within shops and malls to set joyful atmosphere for consumers to assuage any individual stress within a frantic environment. Moreover, on the subject of music alleviating stress, personally during times of high performance whether during finals week in the academic environment or my high volume work setting, calming music while en route to my destination helps me develop and maintain poise to carry out my expected duties.

         In closing, life unexpected turns are parallel to our environments provided tunes. Hospitals developing melodic remedies for patients struggling with depression, pain, stress and fatigue, illuminates our psychological evolution in science. In retrospect, diversifying my taste in different genres of music have only benefited my personal social and emotional development, by helping me maintain a calm and collected persona as well as a positive healthy individual to be around.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Music blog 6


In the article “Is music a good tool for health?” by Elizabeth Scott, illustrates the beneficial influence of music on the mind and body. I concur with the notion of “music therapy is growing in popularity” music being implemented into the medical practices has benefited individuals and families. The sound of music establishes a rhythm that allows adults and children of all ages to maintain focus and productive activity. Medicinal music therapy is also beneficial in terms of health for individuals whom struggle with depression to develop more positive mind set. High tempo music with catching melodies can energize just about any individual.

Firstly, in most if not all fitness gyms different genres of music is implemented in the back ground for individuals who come to increase their health and fitness. In addition, these fitness facilities have the option of group work out classes for individuals who come to get shape and maintain great health within a group usually to push themselves to the extreme. In one specific instance, I recall participating in a Spinning class in a smaller room with about 25 other people, who seemed to be all in decent physical shape and serious about their health and figure. The volume of the music comfortably loud and the tempo changed accord to the speed the instructor wanted the class to pedal. By the ending of the class, I was pouring with sweat and felt as though I accomplished a great work beneficial for my mind and health. High tempo music accelerates my heart, efforts and poise during physical and arduous activities. Thus increasing my fitness and health, nevertheless, music is similarly beneficial in times needed of relaxation.