Aristotle and Sun Block

Ok so this weekend, I've come to a realization that I really could use some discipline in life. I know that when I'm in the Navy, I'll become disciplined in some aspects such as work and Navy things. But what I'm talking about is disciplining myself for moderation. Too often the extremes are taken, and rarely do I take the moderate, middle road approach. For those in the philosophical know, this is a very Aristotellean ethical view. But I was always endeared to his ethical commentary because it made sense to me. Virtue, as Aristotle writes, is devoid of excess or deficiency. For example: it is wrong to eat or drink excessively. It is wrong to not eat or drink at all. It is virtuous to eat and drink in moderation. It makes sense. Eat or drink more, and you'll become gluttonous. Never eat or drink, and you'll harm your body. Do in moderation, and you'll most likely be healthier.

The only thing you should be in excess of is virtue. The only thing you should be deficient in is vice. So, for that reason, I am going to try and commit myself to "virtuous" living. By doing so, I feel that I'll become mentally, physically, and emotionally healthier. It'll be difficult at first, but I hope that with enough self-discipline, I'll be able to seriously become virtuous (in the Greek tradition).

Shout outs:

• Those crazy C-Pots. Once a Chamberman, always a Chamberman.
  
• My blog readers (that I know of). Liz, J-Huck, Greg, Brittany, Susan (my Mom), and Ted. Thanks for reading.
  
• Makers of Aloe Vera: my bright red and burnt facial skin thank you for helping to alleviate the pain.
• Makers of the NCAA Football video game series, for without you, my boredom the past 8 years would've been unremedied.
  
• Hip-hop DJ's who aren't selling out to the new electro fads. Sure, those songs are catchy. TI's song with Rihanna is a hit. But there's nothing quite like hearing an old R&B or motown boogie sampled over a dry beat of drums. I know first hand it doesn't take much to throw synths over an 808. But take two records and create a masterpiece on turntables, and you have both talent and respect.
  

Remember, kiddos, if you'll be spending 4+ hours in a stadium watching your favorite team get run up and down the field, be sure and do your skin a favor: put sun block on.

RP