My New Favorite Word

I have a new favorite word. Actually, I've liked this word for awhile. I'm not quite sure why... maybe because it's definition can be applied to a variety of different things. I find it surprising that I like this word, only because it is, essentially, attached to a subject that I most abhor simply because of ALL the mathematical equations that are tied to it. This subject: physics.

Can you guess the word?

Probably not.

It's inertia. I remember the first time that I heard the word. It was, perhaps, 7th grade or 8th grade... actually, I think it WAS 8th grade. Mrs. Medeiros' science class. We were all learning the basics of physics and this, being one of Newton's many physical laws, was important to know.

It didn't hit me as a favorite until my senior year of high school when I was actually taking a physics course. Of course, the word popped up again and that's when the meaning hit me.

Newton's First Law. An object will continue to move the way its is moving unless it is acted on by an outside force. Why? The object's inertia.

And I thought: That could be anything... and anybody.

Think about it for a second and you will realize the beauty that is inertia.

I have to admit that while I hate physics, they pretty much control life, even down to our emotional states. I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know?"... awesome... truly awesome and true.

I mean, the thing about water and emotions? Totally cool.

Besides being totally in love with random words, I'm finding that I'm starting to look at things differently. Perhaps I should say more practically. Maybe. Hopefully.

I'm starting to realize all the things that I need to think about and not trying to freak out about it. Crazy, I know. Which is why I have to think of things like "What the Bleep" and inertia and to continually stay positive about my outlook.

Hehehehe... it can be done!