Definition Of Strength
Jack Munson
Mrs. Stensaas
Advanced Composition
February 29, 2012
My Definition of Strength
Strength can be defined in many ways and it can take on different forms in all of us. Strength is most commonly seen as a physical characteristic, but strength is also a mental and spiritual characteristic too. Strength is the state of being strong; bodily, muscular power, or mental power. Due to the mainstream media usually misinterpret this word by showing strength only in its physical form, but strength is seen mentally and spirituality.
Physical strength is a good thing to have for yourself like self-esteem/self-image. To be physically in shape is good for your health as well as protection. To be physically strong is a helpful thing in dangerous situations, but some use their strength in bad ways. For example, the bully in school who takes advantage of his strength to inflict pain on others is a reminder of this. Physical strength brings up a modern day question. Is a man who hits his wife considered strong or is a man strong when he only comforts her? That’s where mental strength comes into play.
Mental strength can be one of the best characteristics to have of your being. This form of strength allows you to control a situation, or become wiser. When we get older, we gain more mental strength through experiences. Karate is a good modern day example of strength. This teaches self-defense, but the main focus is on strengthening you mentally. Through karate students learn to only use it as a form of self-defense. Through this they see that it takes more strength to refrain from using karate then it does to actually use it. Another good example of mental strength is my grandparents; they have been married for 52 years this December. To be married and committed for that long takes an immense amount of mental strength. My grandparents both have mentally strong by not giving up on each other because they love each other so much. They also possess strength because they
Mrs. Stensaas
Advanced Composition
February 29, 2012
My Definition of Strength
Strength can be defined in many ways and it can take on different forms in all of us. Strength is most commonly seen as a physical characteristic, but strength is also a mental and spiritual characteristic too. Strength is the state of being strong; bodily, muscular power, or mental power. Due to the mainstream media usually misinterpret this word by showing strength only in its physical form, but strength is seen mentally and spirituality.
Physical strength is a good thing to have for yourself like self-esteem/self-image. To be physically in shape is good for your health as well as protection. To be physically strong is a helpful thing in dangerous situations, but some use their strength in bad ways. For example, the bully in school who takes advantage of his strength to inflict pain on others is a reminder of this. Physical strength brings up a modern day question. Is a man who hits his wife considered strong or is a man strong when he only comforts her? That’s where mental strength comes into play.
Mental strength can be one of the best characteristics to have of your being. This form of strength allows you to control a situation, or become wiser. When we get older, we gain more mental strength through experiences. Karate is a good modern day example of strength. This teaches self-defense, but the main focus is on strengthening you mentally. Through karate students learn to only use it as a form of self-defense. Through this they see that it takes more strength to refrain from using karate then it does to actually use it. Another good example of mental strength is my grandparents; they have been married for 52 years this December. To be married and committed for that long takes an immense amount of mental strength. My grandparents both have mentally strong by not giving up on each other because they love each other so much. They also possess strength because they