{"id":290630,"date":"2020-12-11T12:07:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=290630"},"modified":"2020-12-11T12:16:40","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:16:40","slug":"strength-over-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/11\/strength-over-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Strength over Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Perhaps &#8216;happiness&#8217; and &#8216;joy&#8217; are a bit overrated.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps better to focus is on strength &#8212; specifically, physiological strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-physiological-strength\">What is physiological strength?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/IyzG81C0?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Physiology &#8212; as pertaining to the human body, and about human physical muscular growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-attachment-id=\"276746\" 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I believe that much of our anxiety, depression, lack of energy and mood has to do with modern vices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Too much workaholicism&#8211; the strange feeling of guilt when you are napping, sleeping, or *not* working<\/li><li>Lack of natural light<\/li><li>Lack of walking outdoors<\/li><li>Lack of physical exercise <\/li><li>Over-consumption of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, pastries and desserts, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/17\/a-critique-of-alcohol-and-weed\/\">alcohol, weed<\/a>, etc.<\/li><li>Too much over-stimulation (late at night) when watching TV shows, movies, Netflix, YouTube, etc which prevents us from sleeping<\/li><li>Forcing ourselves to stay up late to work, and forcing ourselves to wake up early to work. The modern vice of thinking that to &#8216;work more, and sleep less&#8217; is not virtuous!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-kind-of-strength\">What kind of strength?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/GSbGeKHs?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/13\/how-to-one-rep-max-squat\/\">One Rep Max Squat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used to think a lot about &#8216;power&#8217;, but perhaps strength is a more accurate view. Strength:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Physiological power, to attempt or do whatever your desired behavior is!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-gain-more-strength\">How to gain more strength<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/DDtylsoo?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Strength; to be strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practically speaking, sleeping a lot. To wake up feeling energized. The best way to do this is to wake up without the agency of an alarm clock. Also, remove irritants from your diet which disturb your sleep (for example, I cannot tolerate lactose, or legumes &#8212; gives me too much gas). Also, to prioritize my sleep is the #1 goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And during the goal, walking as much as I can. To look at the sun &#8212; I feel like a human doing photo-synthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/hmJjqJjv?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/07\/how-to-become-a-more-optimistic-photographer-and-human\/\">How to Become a More Optimistic Photographer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-physiology-101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/physiology\/\">Physiology 101<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/04\/how-to-gain-more-physiological-energy-and-power\/\">How to Gain More Physiological Energy and Power<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/23\/bodily-interest-and-enthusiasm\/\">Bodily Interest and Enthusiasm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/23\/not-willpower-bodypower\/\">Not Willpower; Bodypower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/10\/the-secrets-to-physiological-happiness\/\">The secrets to physiological happiness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/02\/hot-and-cold-2\/\">Hot and Cold<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/28\/on-mood-and-hormones\/\">ON MOOD AND HORMONES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/27\/over-emphasis-on-the-brain-under-emphasis-in-the-legs\/\">Over-Emphasis on the Brain, Under-Emphasis in the Legs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/16\/why-i-love-intermittent-fasting\/\">Why I Love Intermittent Fasting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/15\/physiology-is-the-future\/\">PHYSIOLOGY IS THE FUTURE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/15\/why-i-abstain-from-alcohol-and-weed\/\">Why I Abstain from Alcohol and Weed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/04\/my-thoughts-on-vegetarianism-and-veganism\/\">My Thoughts on Vegetarianism and Veganism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/31\/apex-human-physiological-growth-and-muscle-augmentation-theory-and-philosophy\/\">Apex Human Physiological Growth and Muscle Augmentation Theory and Philosophy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/26\/flesh\/\">FLESH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/24\/how-to-fast\/\">How to Fast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/14\/hormesis-101\/\">HORMESIS 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/12\/my-human-physiology-philosophy\/\">MY HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY PHILOSOPHY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/24\/physiology-and-artistic-productivity-tips-intermittent-fasting-meat-powerlifting-coffee\/\">Physiology and Artistic Productivity Tips: Intermittent Fasting, Meat, Powerlifting, Coffee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A thought: Perhaps &#8216;happiness&#8217; and &#8216;joy&#8217; are a bit overrated. 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