Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Saturday Outreach
Lina and I went with a group of people from http://www.discoverlifechurch.tv and invited people to church for Easter. In all honesty, in the beginning, there wasn't much response from people we met. Most people took the invitation and went on with their business, and that continued on for an hour or so. But God moved in an awesome way towards the end of our trip, and three people dedicated their life to the Lord! Isn't that awesome!? As a result, three people's lives have been completely changed.
The bible says that, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Cor 5:17
Hallelujah!!
The bible says that, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Cor 5:17
Hallelujah!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Exercizing and the Brain
Sometimes I use the Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Board to exercize. The Wii Fit offers Yoga and Strength training, with 15 different exercizes for each type of workout. The training focuses on almost every part of the body, including the abs, hips, legs, arms, and back. I prefer doing the yoga workout exercizes because I enjoy the clear thinking I experience after each workout. Deep breathing is a big part of every yoga exercize, it helps relieve muscle stress and provides oxygen to the brain.
From what I've read, the brain is divided into two halves, the left and right brain, as they are commonly referred to. Experiments have been done to find out what distinguishes the left brain from the right brain, and what scientists have found is that the left brain is responsible for logical, analytical, thinking and also likes numbers and words. The right brain is responsible for associating patterns, images, free association of thoughts, and intuition. People tend to be either left brain dominant or right. And for some reason, the left brain control the right side of our body, and the right brain controls the left side of our body. There is also a pathway that connects the two halves of the brain so that they can communicate with one another.
When we exercize, we normally have to use both sides of our body. That means both sides of our brain are being used simultaneously to control our movement, the left side moving the right limbs and the right side moving the left limbs. There is a total stimulation of the mind when we exercize our body in that both sides are trying to accomplish the same goal and are undergoing equal stimulation. I would guess that regular exercize would help balance the dominance of both halves of the brain, so that a person would not tend to be either left or right brain dominant. Why would someone want to be both? Being a balanced right and left brain thinker will help solve more problems creatively, and will help finish your creative projects with more objectiveness and focus. Every great artist is also a great scientist, and vice versa.
From what I've read, the brain is divided into two halves, the left and right brain, as they are commonly referred to. Experiments have been done to find out what distinguishes the left brain from the right brain, and what scientists have found is that the left brain is responsible for logical, analytical, thinking and also likes numbers and words. The right brain is responsible for associating patterns, images, free association of thoughts, and intuition. People tend to be either left brain dominant or right. And for some reason, the left brain control the right side of our body, and the right brain controls the left side of our body. There is also a pathway that connects the two halves of the brain so that they can communicate with one another.
When we exercize, we normally have to use both sides of our body. That means both sides of our brain are being used simultaneously to control our movement, the left side moving the right limbs and the right side moving the left limbs. There is a total stimulation of the mind when we exercize our body in that both sides are trying to accomplish the same goal and are undergoing equal stimulation. I would guess that regular exercize would help balance the dominance of both halves of the brain, so that a person would not tend to be either left or right brain dominant. Why would someone want to be both? Being a balanced right and left brain thinker will help solve more problems creatively, and will help finish your creative projects with more objectiveness and focus. Every great artist is also a great scientist, and vice versa.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Learning Korean
My new years resolution for 08 was to study korean everyday for at least an hour. In actuality I only studied korean about once a month! My new years resolution for 09 was still to study korean everyday. I've been much more determined this year and have studied about once a week. This year I've been keeping a journal of what I'm learning in korean and also I'm using a lot more resources, and trying to speak Korean as much as possible whenever I have a chance.
Facing your fears is at the core of learning a language. It's about making yourself vulnerable to complete strangers, and at times being completely humiliated and embarassed and uncomfortable all combined with the exhiliarting rush of communicating in a completely different language to completely foreign people. Of course, some people will laugh at you, and will try not to crack up just listening to you, but don't let their laughing be a deterent from your goal. Keep focused on the people you want to reach once you reach your goal! Also, it's best to be able to laugh at yourself, become a person who is open and friendly and who desires to learn and who can brush off insult and mockery!!
Just to remind everyone, my wife's family is from Korea, and mostly korean-speaking. My mother's family is also korean and korean-speaking. I would really like to learn how to speak Korean much better and so I'm using the method of repetition and study, every resource I can find, and every opportunity to speak it with native-speakers.
By the way, here is a link to a fun Korean Dictionary I found http://www.indiana.edu/~koreanrs/kordic.html, enjoy!
Facing your fears is at the core of learning a language. It's about making yourself vulnerable to complete strangers, and at times being completely humiliated and embarassed and uncomfortable all combined with the exhiliarting rush of communicating in a completely different language to completely foreign people. Of course, some people will laugh at you, and will try not to crack up just listening to you, but don't let their laughing be a deterent from your goal. Keep focused on the people you want to reach once you reach your goal! Also, it's best to be able to laugh at yourself, become a person who is open and friendly and who desires to learn and who can brush off insult and mockery!!
Just to remind everyone, my wife's family is from Korea, and mostly korean-speaking. My mother's family is also korean and korean-speaking. I would really like to learn how to speak Korean much better and so I'm using the method of repetition and study, every resource I can find, and every opportunity to speak it with native-speakers.
By the way, here is a link to a fun Korean Dictionary I found http://www.indiana.edu/~koreanrs/kordic.html, enjoy!
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