I firmly believe optimal physical health is derived from emotional, psychological, and spiritual health. A person, people or community that is suffering emotionally, spiritually and/or psychologically is bound to be in the state of disease. A community in this state is likely to act counterproductive to its own welfare.
Currently, we see the manifestations of this sickness in many urban communities plagued with murder, drugs, litter, unemployment and other crimes. Consequently, these communities have the highest infant mortality, HIV, cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes rates in our country. These underclass communities that provide our six o' clock news entertainment are otherwise virtually ignored by the collective conscious of our nation (think pre and post flood New Orleans).
A People Without a Vision Will Perish
When we change our thoughts about these ailing communities, we will change our economic, social, and political policies affecting people trapped in poverty. We will invest more educational and economical capital in these communities. Yes, the mentality of healthy self-interest must emerge within these communities, but opportunities to expedite this evolution must also be present. We must collectively understand that an investment in our urban areas is an investment in America. A truly healthy America will not come into being until this happens.
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