Our Physical Potential

by Sam Suska

What is my physical potential?  How can I reach my physical potential? I've been curios about the first question for as long as I can remember whereas the search for the answer to the second question is a relatively recent endeavor.  At some point in early 2008 I wanted to know how I could change my life to improve my performance and reach my physical potential.  At the time I thought the key to reaching my physical potential were the foods I ate and the workouts I performed, so I began my informal research by reading a multitude of books from differing perspectives on nutrition and health in general.  Over the years my vision of what it takes to optimize human health and performance has shifted from a diet and exercise approach to a holistic viewpoint to a more advanced diet, exercise and stress management point-of-view.

However, I have not disregarded my holistic perspective of human health and performance whatsoever.  In fact my research of the controversial science of diet, lifestyle and health has lead me to form a new holistic vision of what it takes to reach physical potential.  I feel that we have to form a healthy relationship with ourselves and our environment, internally and externally, in order to create our physical potential.  If we want to understand what our physical potential is and how we have to live in order to create it then it makes sense to for us to start by investigating our external environment so we can make some connections between nature and our body.  

The discussion of nature has to begin with the sun, which is the ultimate source of the electrical energy needed to operate the human body.  The human body itself has photosynthetic potential, a characteristic we familiarize with plants. Like plants our body has the ability to adsorb (this is the grasping of atoms, molecules and sub-atomic particles) electrical energy emitted within sunlight.  Sunlight is full of electrical energy that comes in a form known as photons which upon adsorption into the skin can then be converted into a directly usable form of electrical energy known as electrons.  The energy we get from the sun may not be enough to, or the right type of energy (?) to fuel all of our cells, but it stimulates Vitamin D production, which is a hormone vital to bodily health, and it also has an effect on the mind.  Sunlight fuels the body indirectly as well.

Edible plants such as grass, spinach, kale, chard, lettuce, collard greens, broccoli, avocados, peppers  are remarkably efficient in adsorbing photons from sunlight and converting them into electrons (the readily usable form of electrical energy).  Green plants store some of this electrical energy potential within it's chlorophyll, which is the blood of plants. These edible green plants have amazing electron density, which humans and animals have been using as food to prosper on for thousands of years. So, we obtain the electrical energy to operate our body by eating food (especially green plants!), exposing our body to sunlight and also drinking pure Water.

Water, plants, animals, the human body and all of the substances on our planet can be commonly referred to as matter; which is anything that has mass and volume. Matter is made up of atoms and molecules which are held together, bonded by electrical forces (these are sub-atomic particles). This means that all matter, (especially our body, green plants and water) is composed of electrical energy; even inanimate objects like a chair or a table contain electrical energy. However these non-living objects have significantly less electrical energy potential than humans, green plants or water.

The overall electrical energy potential of a substance is determined by those electrical forces which bond the atoms and molecules of the matter. These sub-atomic particles are smaller than atoms and molecules and have an electrical charge; these are called protons (positively charged) which have the potential to react with the aforementioned electrons, which are negatively charged.

The concentration of electrons in a substance determines the overall electrical energy potential due to the ability of electrons to react and "give" energy to the positively charged sub-atomic particle, the proton. A quick summary of the interaction between these electrically charged sub-atomic particles is that electrons "give" energy to protons (protons "take" energy!) signifying a reaction and generating electrical energy. So, we can begin to see why electron-density determines the overall electrical energy potential of a substance; both solids and liquids.

Solid substances densely packed with electrons (like green plants or fresh uncooked meat as two prime examples) have been found to vibrate at a considerably higher level than proton-dense substances (which tend to be processed and/or heavily cooked foods). The vibration level of a solid signifies the electrical energy potential of the substance, this is also measured in liquids by the ability they have to reduce oxidation by atoms and/or molecules (the "breakdown" of matter). Oxidation is the loss of electrons by a substance, which occurs in our body as a result of basic functions like movement, metabolism and the natural "breakdown" of tissues. Preventing excessive oxidation in our body is absolutely necessary to fulfill physical potential, which is a main reason that many scientists and healthcare practitioners recommend foods and drinks that are dense with antioxidants have become more prominent in recent years.

Our body is largely composed of fluids (over 70%), the most important being blood. Human blood has many vital roles which include directly nourishing the tissues and cells with electrical energy as well as decreasing the regular oxidation of body tissues. Our blood saturates and directly anti-oxidizes the constant "breakdown" of tissues; the electron-density of the blood (measured as the Oxidative Reductive Potential) plays a prominent role in fulfilling the physical potential of the body.

There is undoubtedly a vital need in the human body for electrons; we need energy.  Energy, from food and drink, also transforms into our cells and feeds the trillions of bacteria living in our guts.  If an individual is serious about pursuing their physical potential they have to be mindful of the energy they put into their body. 

desires to fulfill their own personal physical potential they must focus on using electron-dense sources to support the electrical energy design of the body. These electron-dense sources begin with the sun, which can energize us directly by sunlight or indirectly by consuming foods like green plants (which adsorb the sunlight) or animals that eat the green plants. Chlorophyll, the "blood" of these green plants which also give them color, is virtually identical to our own human blood, with the only difference being the center molecule (ours is iron whereas for plants it is magnesium). This electrons-dense chlorophyll has the powerful ability to infuse our blood, our nervous system and our meridian system (this is the basis of Chinese Medicine) with the electrical energy required for operating our body as a whole.

Our blood and nervous system require also require pure Water and pure Salt. Pure Water is made available to us by natural sources like springs, geysers and wells. Pure Salt can be made available to us when we dry out Sea-water. In fact blood is over 90% water and sprinkled with pure Salt in order to conduct the electrical energy throughout our blood. Pure Salt is one of the most vital needs for the human body and the best sources of this are Green vegetables and Sea Salt.

Our body desires electrons (which are derived from photons emitted by the sun) to "give" electrical energy directly to the protons which compose our body tissues in order to energize the body and more specifically the brain. The brain physically operates the body with general control from the mind. A mind has the profound ability to transform matter within the body as a response to it's perceptions and thoughts which lead to feelings and emotions. The internal transformation of matter leads to the generation of nearly everything our body: including our neurotransmitters (for brain operations), enzymes and hormones from raw nutrients, fluids and our own tissues.

Our mind is the all-powerful governor of the physical body which itself is an organization of electrical energy. Our minds transform matter (hormones generated in response to feelings and emotions) and makes the choices which either nourish or deplete the body of electrical energy potential (like food and drink choice). The nourishing choices promote electrical energy flow (like moving) or directly provide electrons and anti-oxidation (with food and drink) whereas the depleting choices counter these and decrease our overall vibration potentially leading to exhaustion, poor digestion, low immunity, foggy-mind, depression and anxiety to name a few symptoms resulting from a lifestyle that defies the electrical design of the human body.

The body is dependent upon the mind, which is shaped by the attitude and perspective chosen to approach the world. When the mind is shaped with a positive outlook (which begins with a love for one's self, others and nature progressing to a sense of security, respect, satisfaction, motivation and general happiness) it has potential to make the choices which energize and anti-oxidize the body and begin to reach physical potential.

These 'optimal choices' directly promote the oxidative reductive potential (this is anti-oxidation) of our blood which saturates tissues in our more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels.  A person can readily make the choice to drink copious amounts of pure Water, use pure Salt, eat considerable green plants and animals that tend to eat vegetation and manage emotions to reduce overall 'stress', prevent excessive oxidation, promote electrical energy potential all with the intention to vibrate at a higher level.

The mind also has the equally powerful ability to allow the internal oxidation process to reach excessive levels which decreases electrical energy potential and vibration by making the depleting choices in types of movement, food and drink. Once again, this dangerous process begins with perception built from a negative attitude and general life outlook that one uses to approach life. This negativity restricts the generation of and movement by necessary neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin) while also generating directly harmful hormones like cortisol (which leads to tissue inflammation), adrenaline (exhausts and damages tissues) and even estrogen (nobody wants excess estrogen).

A negative outlook will form and/or maintain an irrational thought process which can directly lead to feelings of being powerless, aimless and without proper management of emotions in general. This often times leads to overwhelming and potentially reckless emotions like depression, anxiety, fear of the unknown, worry, sadness and grief all of which have the ability to lock the mind, then the body in vicious cycles depleting the brain and the body of electrical energy potential signified by low vibration.

When the mind and body maintain an electrical energy depletion or deficiency for too long the overall vibration decreases and the blood loses it's 'spark of life' and begins to struggle with reducing the oxidation of the body tissues which is non-stop as a result of metabolism, movement and function. This points to the power of the mind in creating, maintaining and realizing one's physical potential; this begins with a willingness to embark on the deeply meaningful task of following an entire lifestyle designed to maximize the electrical energy potential of the human body.

I have personally lived this type lifestyle, which I refer to as 'a pursuit of vitality' because in order to reach my physical potential I am seeking to optimize everything about, including my mentality and spirituality.  I   The basic premise of this 'holistic self-care' I recommend is that we are in control of our health;  thrugh giving ourselves, our whole 'being' (mind, body and spirit) the loving care and attention we deserve, we will, in time, significantly improve ourselves and become the most vital version of ourselves.

Any form of healthy living that encourages one to live more mindfully encourages someone to get out of the vicious cycle of the Standard American Diet and lifestyle as a whole which is all many people know.  Unfortunately the average American (caught in the Matrix?) seeks energy from shitty foods full of sugars, processed carbs (like bread and cereal) and caffeine but these are proton-dense sources of electrical energy. These proton-dense sources (which also includes dairy and heavily cooked or very processed meats to name a few) have the ability to stimulate our tissues and provide immediate electrical energy, but will inevitably lead to decreased electrical energy potential in the long-run (which is only starting with the well-known "crash"). A vicious cycle will ensue where someone is constantly "needing" energy and returns to these poor sources repeatedly which lead to food addictions, caffeine addictions and cravings that impact a person's mood, thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions.

With taking care of yourself from a holistic perspective you can do anything, if you are in the vicious cycle you can break it by choosing to adopt some holistic-minded principles which allow you to harness the incredible power of your mind by employing a rational thought process with a positive outlook. With patience you can get to a point in life where you easily make the choices to show your body love with electron-dense foods and drinks, daily stress-relieving techniques, focused exercise, deep breathing and restorative sleep. Your mind, body and spirit have wonderful potential and deserve to be given balanced, loving care and attention. You can empowering yourself today by reflecting on your personal journey in life; consider all the lessons you have learned and be happy with yourself because right now you have an open-mind.

Some curiosity along with an open-minded approach to life is the first step one makes towards realizing their physical potential. Holistic self-care offers concrete principles you can incorporate into your daily lifestyle with techniques, strategies and the ability to flexibly choose options that can greatly improve your life and maximize the love, happiness and helpfulness currently radiating from your beautiful spiritual essence.

 

Life's deepest meaning is not found in accomplishments but in the relationships we have with ourselves, our peers and our world.  We will only reach our physical potential once we form a healthy relationship with ourselves, other people and the world.  Love you all.