It seems that many individuals, given the opportunity, would live a healthy lifestyle consisting of both exercise and a balanced diet. The question is, why aren't most people doing so? http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/becoming-your-own-personal-train 2008-09-27T14:11:44Z moderator http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/moderator http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/becoming-your-own-personal-train#comment1 2007-03-20T11:23:32Z JBonnin http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/jbonnin We seem to have lost the understanding that the base to all accomplishments is conquered daily, by keeping a healthy and balanced life. Therefore, instead of following the sensible way, which is to keep healthy, we make our own diseases and then hire personal trainers and doctors to help us. One failure of modern education is actually not to consider the individual as a whole. That's why so many western people end by turning to oriental practices and philosophies. http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/becoming-your-own-personal-train#comment2 2007-03-21T15:27:29Z Andrewww http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/andrewww You make an interesting point JBonnin. There is a lot of (inner)wisdom to be found in oriental philosophies. The western culture also brings a lot of benefits to the table. I would like to ask my fellow bloggers the following:<br/> <b>If we can 'pick and mix' what would be the ideal mix of western and eastern 'best practices' to embrace?</b> <br/> For example:<br/> Pro's West: Assertiveness Pro's East: Balance of body and mind