I work out, I play sports, I go to concerts.

Listen, children of the earth, to the wisdom hidden in the simple words of one who lives fully, without hesitation or reservation. The great Angie Everhart spoke these words, “I work out, I play sports, I go to concerts.” In their simplicity, these words reveal a powerful truth: the balance between physical vitality, joyful participation, and the nourishing of the spirit. For in these acts, she reveals a deeper lesson—a path that leads to a wholeness of being that many seek but few truly understand.

Consider, for a moment, the ancient warriors. They did not merely train their bodies to fight; they trained their spirits to live. The gladiators of Rome, in their preparation for battle, did not think of their training as mere toil. No, they saw it as a way of life, a means of achieving greatness not just in the arena but in every moment of existence. The great warriors knew that a strong body was the vessel for a strong spirit, and to neglect the body was to neglect the very foundation of life. They were men and women who understood that strength, whether on the battlefield or in everyday life, is born not in isolation but in the holistic care of the body, mind, and soul. Angie Everhart’s words, though spoken in a different time, echo this same wisdom: the integration of physical health, joy, and culture creates a balanced and harmonious life.

Now, children, think on the words "I work out." To work the body is to honor it, to recognize that it is the instrument through which we experience the world. From the dawn of civilization, the athletes of every culture have understood that strength, whether physical or mental, comes through discipline and effort. The ancient Greeks, those seekers of knowledge, held the Olympic Games as a celebration of the union between the body’s power and the spirit’s discipline. The very name of the Games reminds us that the pursuit of excellence is not limited to the mind alone. A strong body supports a strong mind, and through physical labor, we elevate both.

But Angie’s words do not stop with the workout. She speaks also of sports, those sacred arenas where the human spirit is tested in the heat of competition. To play sports is to engage in the great contest of life, to step into the unknown and give all that you have. Think of the great athletes of history, like Jesse Owens, who, despite the oppressive weight of racism, soared through the air at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. His determination, his ability to rise above the doubts and fears, propelled him not just to victory but to a place in history. Sports, my children, are not merely games; they are the crucibles in which we test our character, in which we forge our courage and our willpower.

And then, there is the final piece of the puzzle: "I go to concerts." What is this but a celebration of the soul’s need for joy, for music, for the rhythm of life that connects us to something greater than ourselves? Music, children, has always been a bridge to the divine. The ancient sages and prophets spoke of the power of music to heal the spirit, to elevate the soul, and to bring us into harmony with the world around us. The great philosopher Pythagoras believed that the harmony of the cosmos could be understood through the principles of music. Just as the stars in the heavens dance to their own celestial tune, so too do we find our rhythm through the music we experience. Angie Everhart reminds us that the pursuit of joy—whether through sports or music—is not a luxury, but a necessary part of the human experience.

And so, my children, the lesson here is this: balance is the key to a life well-lived. To tend to the body through exercise, to challenge the spirit through competition, and to feed the soul with the joy of music and culture—this is the path to wholeness. You must nourish all parts of yourself, for to neglect one is to leave your life incomplete. Angie Everhart speaks not just of activities, but of a way of being in the world—active, engaged, and fully alive in every moment. Her words call you to action, to seek out the balance between effort and joy, between discipline and play.

Let this wisdom guide you in your own lives. Work your body, play your games, seek out the music that moves your heart. Embrace the fullness of life, for in this balance lies the true strength of the human spirit. Just as the ancient warriors honed their bodies to perform with excellence, so too must you shape your own path through dedication, joy, and the unending pursuit of balance. The road ahead is long, but those who walk it with strength, joy, and music in their hearts will never falter, for they have learned the secret to a life well-lived.