Asian mindset, Hindu teachings, & Raw Foods

Just finished reading Thick Face, Black Heart by Chin-Ning Chu. It was a national bestseller (in 1992), and I can see why. The book discusses the Asian mindset with regards to achievement, focus, sacrifice and discipline. The author has too many anecdotes/little stories (in my opinion), but the lessons taught by the anecdotes are important.

I came across this passage in the book, and thought I would share…

"A tough mental state follows a well-conditioned physical body. Hindu teachings tell that the highest Dharma of an individual is the care for his body. This even takes precedence over the spiritual quest. Without the body, nothing can be achieved in the physical world. Put simply, the foundation to a successful life is being physically fit. Through exercise and a good diet, a sharp mental state will follow."