Are you a diamond? Unraveling the mysteries of Contagious wealth

The study of social structures is astounding.  Intuitively, you see social and economical cliques.  Birds of a feather, flocking together.

There's far more to it, than that.  You see, people don't just adopt people's traits - they actually attract them.

What started off as a study of obesity, became a study of the bio-organism we call the human species.

Its really quite beautiful to behold, as impartially as one is able.

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My favorite part was the graphite vs diamond analogy.  Think about it.  Your energy and molecular build up could be comprised of the same pieces as diamond, or not-diamond.  And, through the act of your will alone, energy follows thought, and you rearrange them.

That's what I took from it, anyway.  The power to change your reality.  Surround yourself with what you wish to be.

As a teacher at Richmond's Best Martial Arts School, I've had the privilege of observing this social phenomenon in a more controlled environment.

The overwhelming energy of Shinka is positivity.  Of fitness, of growth.  So, when a new student joins, they join a social group of positive, fit people attaining personal growth.

Naturally, they become "absorbed into the collective" and become more awesome.  Its fascinating to watch.

Sensei Ono, Shinka Martial Arts