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October 2006 
Strength : Much More Than Muscle
Posted on Feb 5th, 2006
by 
Shawn
Shawn
True strength-training engages your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body - like the word, "strength" itself - it goes far beyond the purely physical.
To me, strength describes one's capacity - the capacity to make a difference, to change the world.
The synonyms for "strength" found in The Oxford Dictionary do an outstanding job framing the true meaning of "strength."
Here's what they said:
Strength : "power, might, force, robustness, toughness, durability, reliability, resistance, stamina, fortitude, backbone, tenacity, willpower, perseverance, persistence, concentration, intensity, potency."
To me, strength describes one's capacity - the capacity to make a difference, to change the world.
The synonyms for "strength" found in The Oxford Dictionary do an outstanding job framing the true meaning of "strength."
Here's what they said:
Strength : "power, might, force, robustness, toughness, durability, reliability, resistance, stamina, fortitude, backbone, tenacity, willpower, perseverance, persistence, concentration, intensity, potency."
Thinking about "strength" this way - tell me, where might your life benefit from greater strength?
Stay Strong,
Shawn
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I love the word “fortitude”… I’ve been doing some strength-training in that area the past couple years! Ain’t ashamed to flex the fortitude results! I’ve definitely seen the benefits of having the fortitude, tenacity, perserverance… my character has become very strong… and my confidence has grown as well. Strength in mind, body and spirit.. the ultimate balance.
Nice addition. Thanks. Yes, the ultimate balance…I continue to hold that vision.
I recently enjoyed reading a shining example of such balance in the book, Ruling Your World by Sakyong Mipham. He speaks with remarkable clarity about strength and capacity for great-ness in all areas - yes, physical included.
It’s a great read! I highly recommend it.
Shawn