Philosophical Observations associated with my crossfit experience

For the record these statements are not organized in any particular orientation and represent the actually thought process of Zacariah L Hildenbrand.

Alot of the time I wonder why I do the things I do. Why is it that I am in school when I could be over in Europe spinning tracks and making people happy through music. Why is it that I train using the toughest workout regiment on the planet when I could stay home and do pushups and bicep curls. Why is it I eat veggies and nuts when I can have pizzza and subway. A bunch of the stuff I do doesn't really pass the test of reasonableness to our modern society but I still continue to strive towards what I think is the greatest good.

For any of you that my know me, I am not overly concerned with material goods and an arbitrary number on my bank statement. I am not interested in looking like a model or winning in the olympics either. I basically see myself as a gifted individual who trys to improve on a day-to-day basis and instill of joy or hope on other peoples lives. In science I have solved the structures of viral particles as well as enzymes associated with osteoporosis, ulcers, and rhabdomyolysis. Not bad really but if I keep going there must be more out there. I most certainly won't win a nobel prize, or make tons of money from patents but I hope that my existence has a positive impact on my peripheral surroundings.

This rant concludes with why I chose to train my body and mind with the crossfit regime. For one, I think about topics like the greatest good and purpose of existence almost all the time, and quite frankly it drives me crazy. Crossfit gives me something to concentrate on for an hour, which is a welcome relief from my constant philosophical hypertrophy. Secondly, the people I've encountered at the facility are second to none. These folks are not training and mentor the ways of the regime just to make a living, but more so to improve the daily lives of those whom they train. Knowledge is power, and in that regard the regime and the people teaching the system are the most knowledgable that I've ever ran into. I see people come in an you can see that they are working towards a better appearance which is so highly acclaimed in today's society. While looks are very superficial and don't say much about the person inside, it seems like we need to have sterling exterior in order for anyone to want to connect with us or take us seriously.

With all of this being said, I would like to leave with one closing thought. If we all give 100% to every situation, every relationship or conflict, and know that somehow are a contributing to the bigger picture, then shouldn't be have the utmost pride and feel good about ourselves all the time. A friend of my made a comment that no one is irreplaceable, that we can all be replaced at any given moment. It got me thinking. Either I'm an undereducated, disrespectful piece of shit that the world could do without or my friend is DEAD FUCKING WRONG. I don't tute my own horn or like to talk about myself, but I think that I am (am everyone for that matter) is unique and gifted with something give to society. Maybe I'll make more contributions to science, or maybe I can start a revolution to get the people in this country to eat healthier.

Who know whats going to happen, but I think thats what makes it fun. You just wake up, work hard, treat others with the utmost respect, and amazing things will happen.

In other news, I will be sporting some fresh ink in our shirtless workouts

What nature divides the spirit unites