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The dignity of strength.

Postby wrenchhands » Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:15 am


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Chump. Bitch. Tool. Pawn. Victim. Different words to describe the same set of circumstances and position most people don't want to find themselves in. Antonyms of these words are "responsible", "self-sufficient", "dignified". The physical antonym of it would be lifting weights. If, through my lack of strength, I am become a victim, or a bitch, or a tool, then I lose. I lose my dignity. If the physical superiority of another, or perhaps of a non-living object or task overtakes me, I lose. But when I lift weights I win. I gain dignity. The dignity of greater choice in life. The dignity of better health. The dignity of a mental focus. All from the dignity of strength.

Mentally, I'm not slouch. I have a sharp mind. But a sharp mind is like a sharp double bladed sword [Excuse the cliche]. It can be turned against you, turned inwards, and focused on the negative. Strength training trains the brain. It makes one mentally focused, or rather, shuts off the focus, and brings out the primitive in oneself. Mental strength means telling that voice in your head to shut the fuck up for 30 seconds. Eastern yoga ain't got shit on a bar on your back.

So, shut the fuck up and get your ass lifting.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby rere » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:12 am

Love the words. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby holvoetn » Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:08 pm

It is something one needs to say to oneself from time to time:

"Fuck you, stop whining and get under that bar"
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby wrenchhands » Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:51 pm

Except on rest days, in which case it should be "Fuck you, stop whining, and eat until you're fucking crying"
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby holvoetn » Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:53 pm

wrenchhands wrote:Except on rest days, in which case it should be "Fuck you, stop whining, and eat until you're fucking crying"


I wouldn't exaggerate it that much but I get the idea.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby wrenchhands » Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:01 pm

In all seriousness, sometimes I eat so much, stand up and realize how full I am, I just have to utter "Oh fuck..." out loud, like I just took a big bong rip or got laid or something.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby vhalros » Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:36 pm

Nice post, but don't be so down on Eastern arts. Try holding horse stance for a half hour and tell me it doesn't take mental strength :)
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby wrenchhands » Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:57 pm

You mean whore's stance?
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby holvoetn » Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:21 am

wrench, don't overdo it, ok ?
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby wrenchhands » Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:26 am

It's my thread, I'll pun as I see fit.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby holvoetn » Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:41 am

Send you a PM.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby wrenchhands » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:00 pm

I apologize for victimizing womyn and setting back race relations 50 years for my comments in this thread. I hereby retract and redact my ignorance and hope everyone who warned my post (which sounds like a lot of you) will forgive me for my misgivings. I have made a donation to a local womyns shelter, and will be working at its soup kitchen to erase the hate I've brought forth by using phrases like "Wh_r_s St_nc_" and "S_anksgiving, as well as my use of hangman in formal apologies.

Sorry.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby tenkev » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:33 pm

Haha. Wrenchhands. Nice.
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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby atypical1 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:08 am

wrenchhands wrote:I apologize for victimizing womyn and setting back race relations 50 years for my comments in this thread.


It would actually be gender relations and not race relations as sex is gender and not race.

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Re: The dignity of strength.

Postby wrenchhands » Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:28 am

I also set back race relations, making fun of eastern arts, which is a euphemism for "asians".

Sorry Asians, I didn't mean to mock you or your seemingly difficult stances.
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