- What is context, does it even matter, how does it relate to real world applications? -
Context: the interrelated conditions in which something exists or occurs.
Meaning the framework or edges of "the box" in which the concept lies
Imagine the two champions Muhammad Ali & Michael Jordan. Who is the better athlete?
Hard to answer? No problem let's just add the context. Now picture them on the basketball court, who dominates in that respective sport? Conversely visualize the setting in the boxing ring? Or maybe you're a numbers person who'd use win vs. loss ratio or championships (all of which is context) to determine superiority. It seems erroneous that apples can be compared to oranges when by definition they differ from one another. Conceptual oxymoron anyone?
Before jumping to conclusions regarding theories, methods, beliefs or anything on which is optimal/best ask yourself - what is the context? Without a clearly defined framework, debate and discussion leads to spinning wheels. It may have sex appeal but in the end it results in wasted energy. The choice is yours.
The context of this journal is framed from the perspective of holistic health. True strength shall build & add to an entire individual in some amount not diminish or reduce in any way/shape/form. For example if one is neglecting quality of diet for studies to strengthen the mind it is not holistic health in nature - due to the sacrifice of one aspect to gain in another. Likewise the individual who trains to such an extreme degree for an extra pound of muscle mass that recovery and vitality is impaired. Holistic health is centered on the idea of balance. Even the universe and heavens are subject to balance with other forces. Imbalance leads to chaos, disorder, and randomness. All these concepts oppose our stated goals. Of course there will be times when things are in disarray, that is ok, just strive to align them back into balance. Our training will enables us to do so with grace and poise. Study and incorporate context for its power will immensely aid in discerning truth.
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