luffy

For any One Piece fans out there, It was Luffy's Birthday on May 5th!. That is also children's day, oddly enough. Actually it's not odd. I came across one fan's expression of how she sees this character:
It is important to note that Luffy's birthday, May 5th, falls into Children's Day.

Luffy represents the child in us; the innocence, the lack of intelligence, our fearlessness, and our attraction to something new or unfamiliar to us.

Luffy's lack of intelligence, much like a child's, forces him to label things that he didn't understand as 'mysterious'. Our curiosity as kids, along with our fearlessness, sometimes drives us to difficult situation, of course, our future Pirate King is no different. His love for adventure, along with fearlessness drives his crew insane, and as we all know, once he sets his eyes onto something there's no turning back. Doesn't that remind of you of a kid in a toy store or anywhere? When they see something they want, and you wont give it to them, they would do absolutely EVERYTHING they can to get it.

Luffy's innocence is unparalleled. Being able to ride Son Goku's Kinto-un that requires a pure heart as seen on the One Piece X Dragonball crossover, and being immune to Boa Hancock's Mero Mero no Mi shows just that. Of course, his innocence is often translated into naivety by various enemies that he faces. While Luffy is goofy and reckless in front of the seemingly interesting danger, at least to him, he gets serious once someone is in danger, notably his crew. Again, a child will act like a child, messing around, goofing off, and whatnot, but take something valuable to them, whatever it may be (family, toy, etc), they will do EVERYTHING they can to get that precious item back to safety.

Should I even mention how he can't lie, or how he pokes fun at people's most sensitive characteristic, ie: Buggy's nose, Alvida's stature? A child will say what comes into their mind, without thinking of the repercussions of their words. We were honest when we were kids. However, as we grow older, we learn to lie in order to protect our feelings or at least someone else. This straightforward pointing out of the sensitive characteristics is no means of Luffy's way of insulting someone, as he means no harm in them. We all have seen how Luffy insults Zoro, and how very effective it is. As calling Zoro's santoryuu wasn't an insult, he added another one, yontoryuu to make it as an insult.

Can you poop? This is one of the best gags that Luffy makes. A way to familiarize yourself from something unfamiliar to you, much like a child trying to familiarize herself from a person he/she just met. That child would point out everything to make this stranger, similar to her. However, as adults, we tend to find the differences between people, things, and I guess organisms (for a lack of better term?) that are different from us. Simple words that reminds us that there are SIMILARITIES between us all, no matter what you are! You might be an alien from outer space, walking skeleton, or merfolk, we are all connected, one way or another.

The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart

-Mencius, Book IV

Have Luffy as a reminder that being a child at heart, is not a weakness or a disadvantage, however an amazing gift that we all should treasure. -End

To me, he represents an eternal driving flame, that should never be taken out on the account of someone else's benefit. Unmatched courage, and thrill for what's next, but is always in the present, and doesn't let fear control his life. I want to live like that!

my body's becoming more defined slowly, every day!

I also found this, on tumblr rather helpful as well:
10 Mental Powers.

10 Mental Powers.

1. Only think in positive thoughts, they will feed you with positive energy. If you do the opposite could cause illness and frustration.

2. Express yourself with words that attract good things. If you use positive or negative expressions, you will have what you think (Law of Attraction).


3. Free yourself from rumors, gossip and jealousy. Create relations with brighty people with good intentions.

4. Its easy to get angry, but very difficult to do it at the right time, in an best way and with the right person. Control your emotions and you will live happily forever.

5. Leave the past behind and live with intensity today. In the end, the good times are more importants than the bad times.

6. Give yourself time to remove stress from your body and mind through personal dialogue, exercise and meditation. Cultivate a healthy mind and body.

7. Get in contact with the nature. Respect the animals and plants. Take care of the resources and teach the children to do the same.

8. Listen to the music that makes you vibrate and sing. Read literature or poetry that makes you dream. Feed your eyes, your ears and your senses.

9. Even if you feel fear sometimes, dont stop. Live with courage and nothing will be denied to you.

10. Free your mind. Live in balance. Do not say yes or no, not white or black. Accepts the world as presented and you will know all the natural meaning of life.