"Heart" ensures you Thrive, not merely Exist, despite Life's Inevitable Adversities

     "Heart (is) the characteristic that causes a person to be firm in his or her beliefs and to have determination to accomplish goals. Examples of heart can be found in many accounts of people who have overcome hardships and become successful. In studying the supermarathon Mexican Tarahumara kickball race and the Alaskan Iditarod 1049-mile dogsled race, researchers have explored the relationship between endurance and extreme motivation, which is believed to develop heart. In addition, of individuals who have been injured in accidents who have become disabled in some way, some become embittered and consumed with the tragic events that regrettably altered their lives, whereas others seem to find ways to compete in sports, secure meaningful work, and move ahead with their lives. What is the difference between those who thrive and those who simply exist? The difference is the indomitable warrior spirit or heart that brings forth courage, strength, and resilience."
     There's a great need to cultivate heart for all of us "as a primary prevention strategy to prepare (us) to face adversity. Heart can be developed by using sports (as well as mindfulness practice) as a vehicle."
       Bell CC, Suggs H. Using sports to strengthen resiliency in children. Training heart. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 1998; 7(4): 859-65.

     See also: http://healthyhealers.blogspot.ca/2012/04/capacity.html

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