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*** Make Your Mind “Sharp As A Tack”
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Keith A. Shaw, President, Mind Body Spirit Central.com and SelfGrowth.com Official Guide To Motivation |
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Earlier this year, on National Public Radio, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. talked about how in the U.S. today, people know more about “events” like the results of “American Idol” (on the 11 p.m. news!) and celebrity “news” (insert name of celebrity here) than they do about public and social concerns, not only those in the U.S. but also around the world.
In fact, the U.S. major news outlets (e.g., CNN, MSNBC, Fox) spend more airtime “beating a dead horse” on the celebrity “news” that they do on any other story (e.g., Paris Hilton’s jail woes). And, more and more reality shows with little or no content come out every season…
Yes, it is the “dumbing” down of the U.S. public. And, studies in Australia have shown that too much television causes marked memory loss. The researchers believe that passive television watching does not intellectually stimulate the mind. In fact, most shows do not stimulate critical thinking.
Yet, children continue to spend on average up to 4 hours per day watching television according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In contrast, they spend on average 2 hours and 14 minutes PER WEEK studying and doing homework (USA Today Weekend Magazine).
Children who watch too much television are more likely to be overweight. And if your child watches 3 to 4 hours of non-educational TV per day, he will have seen about 8,000 murders on T.V. by the time he finishes grade school. In comparison, the average American adult watches nearly five hours of television per day (A.C. Nielsen).
And, obesity is on the rise in adults as well. According to the CDC, only four states (Hawaii, Colorado, Connecticut and Vermont) had obesity prevalence rates less than 20 percent, while 17 states had prevalence rates equal to or greater than 25 percent.
In addition, more television means less communication with others both inside and outside the home. When the television is on for hours each day, it’s much more difficult to have real conversations with the people in your life. Over time, less communication means weaker relationships and less of other important things in your life.
In The Power Of Concentration Success System, there is an entire chapter dedicated on how positive, quality communication with others, can lead to wealth, prosperity and abundance in your life. In fact, if you look at many successful people today, you will see that they are master communicators. In the chapter, the five wealth habits of highly effective people are outlined and then reinforced with exercises.
The Power Of Serenity And Peace is another resource that shows you how know to use the tools of consciousness and wisdom to find the spiritual power within you. You will become less focused on “the Self” and more focused on the truth that will lead you to happiness. Communication with others will be improved, and the doors to a life of abundance will open for you.
MOTIVATE yourself and take time to develop your mind and spirit. Turn off the television, the iPod and the Blackberry and put them aside. Don’t worry, they will still be there waiting for you.
Every action you take defines your life. Take action today and make your mind “sharp as a tack”.
Copyright 2007 by Keith A. Shaw and Mind Body Spirit Central.com, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, audio or video recording or otherwise – without the written permission of the author and publisher.
Author's Bio
Keith A. Shaw, President of http://www.MindBodySpiritCentral.com is an authority on motivation, self improvement, success, health and wellness. Keith is the author and creator of "The Power Of Thought", "The Power Of Serenity And Peace" and "The Power Of Concentration" Success Systems that have helped people achieve more than they ever dreamed possible. He also created "The Power Of Qigong" DVDs and books for improving health, wellness, energy, mind power and more.
Keith is the Motivation Expert for SelfGrowth.com and has also written articles that have been published in publications such as Modern Sage, Of Spirit, Self Growth and others.
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