Weighing My Weight

Self assessment isn’t the easiest thing to do. However, the process can be very therapeutic, and is a necessary step when trying to grow progressively. When I look at Jamees Wright, who do I see?
Sigh! Over the years, I have grown to accept some of the harsh realities of the makeup of Jamees Wright. And they are as follows, Bubbly! It’s a very sad day when you wake up and find out people think of you as bubbly. But hey that’s me.

Corny, hmmm I still think that is debatable, but I can see it...sometimes, but I do believe this trait is mostly demonstrated in a refreshing way that can make you laugh. Naïve, is one that I’m working on, and I hoped to have sharpened my eye.

However, the Jamees traits that began the thoughts on this blog and the What Women Weigh website, is Jamees the analyzer, debater, the motivator and yes I can admit it, the dramatizer.

It all began with this quote, “Never ask a woman her weight.” It bugged me, and on further research, I found that if you Google that quote, you will find various entries advising to never ask a women her weight. I thought it preposterous!

Most of the times when I tell people what I weigh they are blown away, mostly because I have always weighed a lot more than I appeared to. This helped me to realize early on that my weight measured in pounds did not actually mean anything. Taking it a step further, I find it hard to believe that a measured pound can really define anybody inside and out, which is why I threw out the old bathroom scale along with the bland numerical answer of my weight.

The definition of weight from dictionary.com that this blog will focus on is the ability to evaluate in the mind and consider carefully arriving at an opinion, using importance, moment, consequence, or effective influence to form a weighted opinion. All women have the capacity to possess this, so why shy away from the question, “What do you weigh?”

I would simply, smile bubbly, front my naiveté, and tell them my opinion. Many may think that to be corny, but I am Jamees Wright, I am a woman, and my opinion weighs a ton.
Women of the world I encourage you to throw your weight around!

Weighing My Weight
Submitted by: Jamees Wright
Weight Total: 1 Ton

Weighing a Balanced Life

In elementary school, our teachers would extend a platform for a guess to periodically share their specialty with the class. Sometimes the sessions were interesting, and other times their best purpose was to break the monotony of the day.

However, there was one specific session that I remember clearly. It was the third grade, and a red headed woman would periodically come to our class to discuss poetry. I don’t remember any of the off beat poems that she would read to the class. What I do remember, other than her manic red hair and wardrobe my classmates would always talk about after her departure was a discussion she led about the stages of life.

She said in our youth, we are carefree and invincible but in our mid to late twenties we would begin to think about our deaths. I can't explain her need to share this with a third grade class or whether there was an absolute truth to her proclamation.

I do know because of her influence, I began to think about death in the third grade, and I was no longer invincible. Thoughts of death followed me for a couple of years. I even wrote a poem called 10 Seconds to My Death in the 8^th grade!

Though my thoughts on death have stayed with me, time has allowed me to flip its connotation.     Now when I think about death I also think about life. I believe death is a hard reality that is made more accepting when living life to the fullest and for me that includes striving to live a balanced life.

A balanced life for me includes five factors the first three include stimulating my heart, taking care of my body,and feeding my soul.

The heart is stimulated by spending time with my loved ones, delivering a kind act, and putting someone else before me. I have learned that I must actively work to sustain the relationships that I hold dear, and if I keep my heart pure I can embrace serenity. The heart is the home and the place where I may always find me.

Taking care of the body can be a tough one, but is well worth the effort. It includes exercise and nutrition. Exercise may not always be fun, but I usually find something that I like and stick with it. Whether it is dancing or walking, palates,or my favorite sports, I can find exercise in my weekly routine. I also enjoy the luxuries of a great tasting treat, it’s all about quantity. Not over doing it, just a taste and mix it with the nutrients needed. My body is my temple, and you only get one. And so I try my best to work to take care of it.

How does one feed their soul, and why is it important? Dictionary.com defines the soul as the principle of life. So seeking out the answers to the questions that will enlighten me of the way I should live my life serves as food for my soul. Questions like the following: What do I live for? Where do I draw my inspiration? What is my code of ethics? What do I believe in? I spend some time reflecting upon and learning the studies that will keep me grounded and structures my path in life.

The last two of the five factors is a balance between ambition and relaxation.

To live a balanced life ambition must be a part of it. Ambition encompasses creating life goals. Learning who I want to be, and taking the steps to get there. I ask the questions what is my contribution to society, what will be my life's work? What possessions do I wish to own? How do I plan to leave my mark? Ambition for me includes a passion to continually grow and the will power to do so.

Last but certainly not least is relaxation. There should always be time to unwind. Reading a good book, taking a stroll, shopping, everyone relaxes differently. It is my time to do as I please. One of my life goals is to continually make time to travel and to see the world while exploring various cultures. Relaxation also includes my leisure activities and hobbies. I believe if I fully extend myself with the other four factors of life, the treasured moments of relaxation are valued and well deserved.

Striving to live a balanced life is my goal. It is how I feel that I can become the best me. This blog will be centered on my quest and the quest of others to live a balanced life.

Weighing in on a balanced life, I give it a full Ton. It’s a priority.

Weighing a Balanced Life
Submitted by: Jamees Wright
Weight Total: 1 Ton