Don’t Be Deceived By The Myth Of The Fragmented Man
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Donovan_Baldwin]Donovan Baldwin
Let me begin by admitting that I am as guilty as anyone of fostering what I refer to as the “Myth of the Fragmented Man”. Second, since our language hasn’t as yet acquired a means other than the word “man” of speaking of us humans as a collective, I am using the word in that manner. What I am trying to say is that I am talking about all of us, not just the male of the species.
So where did I get my idea of the “Myth of the Fragmented Man”?
Well, the concept was rattling around my brain for years. I had discussed it with my wife and with others,
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For years, you and I have seen a huge growth in books, magazines, products, and now websites, which purport to have the answer to one problem or another. Spend a few moments browsing the Internet, or stand in any supermarket checkout line, and you will be bombarded by headlines proclaiming that “this product”, “that exercise”, “these six steps” will lead to fame, fitness, weight loss,
...these items cross lines, so it is difficult to talk about one without talking about another one or two. For example, if someone has unrealistic expectations, they may try to do too much or too little. If they do not ...
Pick any subject, and it seems that you can find vast numbers of “experts”, including myself, who offer their “catch of the day” to solve some problem which besets humanity. However, all these offerings have one fatal flaw. Either the writer, the reader, or both have fallen into the trap which I have referred to as “The Myth Of The Fragmented Man”.
As unfortunate as this is, however, it is a fact that in many ways it is difficult to escape the trap. Most readers of popular writing will lack either the time, the inclination, the training, the education, the experience, and the dedication
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So, the next time you read about the importance of _______ (fill in the blank) on the subject of _______ (fill in the blank), be aware that you may only be seeing a portion of the fragmented man. We are in all ways part of a bigger construct than the manner in which one hormone is manufactured and used, one characteristic is raised or lowered, one step is taken or ignored. However, as the old proverb reminds us, taking that one step may be what starts us on a journey that can end we know not where.
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If, however, we no longer wish to perpetuate the “Myth of the Fragmented Man”…or world, or universe, it is incumbent upon us to actively
...However, OUR health can be an obstacle to success, and, having attained success, can be an obstacle to the enjoyment of the fruits of our labors. The quote at the top of this page translates to "A sound mind in ...
Donovan Baldwin is a Texas writer and a University of West Florida alumnus. He is a member of Mensa and is retired from the U. S. Army after 21 years of service. In his career, he has held many managerial and supervisory positions. However, his main pleasures have long been writing, nature, and fitness. In the last few years, he has been able to combine these pleasures by writing poetry and articles on subjects such as health, fitness, [http://yoga-4-the-health-of-it.com/]yoga, writing, the environment, happiness, self improvement, and weight loss. You may view many of his most current articles at http://www.myspace.com/donovanbaldwin where he invites you
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