Dr. Arnold P. Nerenberg, Ph.D.

SEED-THOUGHT SERIESA Division of

ADVANCED POWER SCIENCES

How to IncreaseHow to IncreaseRadiant VitalityRadiant Vitality

By Dr. Arnold P. Nerenberg, Ph.D.

The Fourteen Factors

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Dr. Nerenberg has been in practice for over 35 years. He is also considered the strongest, drug-free, man in the world for his weight and age (born 1941) on the bench press, and on the T-Bar-Strongman-Pull. He is internationally known for his pioneering work on road rage. He has written many books and likes to share “the bottom line” about all aspects of life. He hopes by combining the power of the mental, spiritual, and physical that humanity will be elevated to ever increasing levels of strength, health, and happiness.

Dr. Nerenberg has been in practice for over 35 years. He is also considered the strongest, drug-free, man in the world for his weight and age (born 1941) on the bench press, and on the T-Bar-Strongman-Pull. He is internationally known for his pioneering work on road rage. He has written many books and likes to share “the bottom line” about all aspects of life. He hopes by combining the power of the mental, spiritual, and physical that humanity will be elevated to ever increasing levels of strength, health, and happiness.

Dr. Nerenberg has been in practice for over 35 years. He is also considered the strongest, drug-free, man in the world for his weight and age (born 1941) on the Bench Press, on the T-Bar-Strongman-Pull, and the Power-Pull-Up. He is internationally known for his pioneering work on road rage. He has written many books and likes to share “the bottom line” about all aspects of life. He hopes by combining the power of the mental, spiritual, and physical that humanity will be elevated to ever increas-ing levels of strength, health, and happiness.

How to Increase Radiant VitalityThe Fourteen Factors

byArnold P. Nerenberg, Ph.D.

Health, Love, Power, Passion

Published bySeed Thought Publishers

A Division of The Nerenberg Graduate Institute

© Copyright 2009

Arnold P. Nerenberg, Ph.D.All rights reserved

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Vitality is of two types:Dark Vitality which is

enormous negative force poisedto destroy for

ignoble motives.And Radiant Vitality,which is an enormous

Positive and Constructive forcepoised to create

and do good.Each is recognized by

Its light or absence thereof,as reflected in the voice,

the eyes, the face,the posture, and by an emanation

of love or hate.

2

Radiant Vitality is the Water of Lifegushing forth from the Fountain of Goodness.

3

Planted in the Earthof Positivity and Constructiveness

Radiant Vitality is the Tree of Lightnourished by the Hunger for Virtue.

Love is the Fruit;and Passion flows through every Branch.

4

True Health is the Smilefrom the Sun of Radiant Vitality:

Power and Inspiration are the rays.

5

From the Quest for Purpose and Meaningdo the Streams of Yearning

gush forth into The River of True Passion.

6

What is Radiant Vitality?It is the embodiment andemanation of health, love,power, and true passion.

7

In the Alchemy of Thoughtall negativity is transformed

into the Gold of Constructiveness.Radiant Vitality is that Alchemy.

8

What is health?It is when the body and

mind are in harmony and equilibriumeach with its own nature and

with each other.

9

It is natural to put theneeds of your child before

your own. Thus do wecomprehend thereality of love.

10

Real love is genuinely preferringto serve the needs of others

before serving our own.

11

Disease is when the inner beingis not at ease with itself,dis-ease. The equilibrium

and harmony have been disturbed.Restore balance and the

natural state of well-beingwill be restored.

12

If the eyes of a physician are clouded, his face unhappy, and his appearance sickly,then how can you trust him with your health?

13

In addition to seeing a physician’sdegrees and credentials posted on his walls

would it be as useful to also seehis most recent blood test results

posted there as well?

14

When Radiant Vitalityshines from the presence

of your Physician,know that he is a True Healer,

and you can trust himwith your life.

15

What is Power?Power is the ability of

sustained effort to movegreat resistance.

16

What is True Passion?It is the yearning for

meaning and purpose to fuelthe expression of Real Greatness.

17

What is Radiance?It is a visible emanation

perceived as light that upliftsthose who behold it.

18

Physical Power involves movinglarge amounts of weight.An example of Emotional

and Spiritual Poweris moving a mountain of resentmentthrough the Power of Forgiveness.

19

Meaning and purpose areessential for longevity.

20

Genuine Greatness is being trueto your deepest self in a

Respectfully Real manner.

21

What is Vitality?It is constructive energy

which emanates vast potentialfor movement.

22

Radiant Vitality is apurity of being which

attracts the Power of Creativity.

23

The Power of Creativityis a Divine Emanationfrom the Word of God.

24

The face and eyesare illumined

by the Radiance ofHealth and Spirit.

25

The Word of God enflames theLight of Radiant Vitalityinto a Blaze of Holiness.

26

The Quest for True Greatnessis an eternal wellspring

for Deep Inspiration.

27

Seek first the wayof True Greatness,

and Vitalitywill arise from the Fountain

of Purpose and Meaning.

28

What is the Power inherent in Radiant Vitality?

It is the Power to Uplift.It is the Power to Inspire.It is the Power to Move

in the physical universe.

29

A dark cloudover the spirit of man

will block theintensity of his Vitality.

Lift the cloudthrough the Power of Compassion,

and the full Radiancewill manifest.

30

Look in the mirror.If you do not like

how you look,you will lose Confidence.And lack of Confidencewill veil your Radiance.

31

To look the best you canyou most seek health,

spirituality, and purpose.

32

To attain the shapeyou want

you must understandnutrition and exercise.

Liking your shapewill encourage your Confidence

and allow yourRadiant Vitality

to remain undisturbed.

33

For a man to be strongand to look strong

are an integral partof his Vitality and Confidence.

This will effecthow he carries himself

and how he walks.

Radiant Vitality emanates fromthe bearing,

the eyes,and the face

of the Truly Great.

35

A Man of Destinyradiates Purpose and Vitality.

36

Passion for Lifeanimates the inner being

with Vitality and Meaning.

37

True Courtesy is a lightwhich causes the heart to rejoice.

38

Anger and resentment sap Vitalityfrom the organs

and cloud the eyes.

39

Being just and fairillumine the spine

with life.

40

Understand that allmaterial existenceis in flux between

disintegration and re-integration.And so it is with

the musculature of mancaught between

anabolic and catabolic processes.To be strong, to look strong,

understand how to direct and control these two processes

and you will be amazedby what you accomplish.

41

The poet warriorlives move fullythan the poet

or the warrior.

42

Seek first to please Godand you will be filled

with Light upon Light.

43

A true gentlemanis honored by the

opportunity to serve;he is humbly poised

-at all times-to attend your needs.

The light of such a giantillumines the atmospherethrough which he walks.

44

Nowhere in the universethroughout eternityhas there ever been

or ever will bea word more Radiantthan the Word of God.

45

Words of kindnessillumine the

ears of the listenerand the face of the speaker.

46

Self respect is living in accordancewith your highest values.

It is regal bearing and nobilitymanifested in the unique character

of each individual.

47

To love what you dofor a constructive livelihood

creates energyand eager anticipation.

48

There can be no lastinginner peace in the

turbulences of the material world.Thus do we seekanother Reality.

49

Feel the eagleglide within your spirit,

smile uponthe vastness of the sky.

50

I heard the voice of what could be.I did see the smile I want within.

But when I felt the WordI was Free.

And I have ever sinceremembered day and night

to gain great powerfrom joy and plight.The peace I did seek

was nearby all awhile;I only needed to forget myself

and tie the shoelaceof a little child.

51

Thoughts are the source of Radiant Vitality,for they are the frown and the smile,

the maker of focus and purpose,the creator of love,

and the essence of passion for life.Choosing thoughtsis choosing destiny.

52

How to Increase Radiant Vitality:The 14 Factors

1. Proper diet.2.Exercise.3.Prayer.

4. Praiseworthy attributes.5. Constructive thoughts.

6. Being in love.7. Attractiveness (includes cleanliness).

8. Meaning and Purpose.9. Active life style.

10. Knowledge.11. Deep breathing and good air.

12. Control of your emotions.13. Self confidence.14. Right livelihood.

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Dr. Nerenberg’s Motivational SurveyOf the Quest for Radiant Vitality (QRV)

How deeply do you aspire to: Low Medium HighHealth 0 1 2 3 4 5Power 0 1 2 3 4 5Purpose 0 1 2 3 4 5Meaning 0 1 2 3 4 5Greatness 0 1 2 3 4 5Energy 0 1 2 3 4 5Strength 0 1 2 3 4 5Attractiveness 0 1 2 3 4 5Holiness 0 1 2 3 4 5Lovingness 0 1 2 3 4 5Compassion 0 1 2 3 4 5Self-Confidence 0 1 2 3 4 5

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Some Measures of Radiant Vitality

Trait Measure 1. Health Physique, Power Presence, Glow 2. Love Poem of Love of God or Person or Sport or Nature

3. Power Feat of Strength such as Bench Press, T-Bar-Strongman- Pull, Power-Pull-Up

4. Passion Poem or Essay on Quest for Meaning and Purpose and the Urge to True Greatness

Dr. Arnold P. Nerenberg, Ph.D.

SEED-THOUGHT SERIESA Division of

ADVANCED POWER SCIENCES

How to IncreaseHow to IncreaseRadiant VitalityRadiant Vitality

By Dr. Arnold P. Nerenberg, Ph.D.

The Fourteen Factors

HEART

Rad

iant V

itality - Dr. A

rno

ld P. N

erenb

erg, P

H.D

.

Dr. Nerenberg has been in practice for over 35 years. He is also considered the strongest, drug-free, man in the world for his weight and age (born 1941) on the bench press, and on the T-Bar-Strongman-Pull. He is internationally known for his pioneering work on road rage. He has written many books and likes to share “the bottom line” about all aspects of life. He hopes by combining the power of the mental, spiritual, and physical that humanity will be elevated to ever increasing levels of strength, health, and happiness.

Dr. Nerenberg has been in practice for over 35 years. He is also considered the strongest, drug-free, man in the world for his weight and age (born 1941) on the bench press, and on the T-Bar-Strongman-Pull. He is internationally known for his pioneering work on road rage. He has written many books and likes to share “the bottom line” about all aspects of life. He hopes by combining the power of the mental, spiritual, and physical that humanity will be elevated to ever increasing levels of strength, health, and happiness.

Dr. Nerenberg has been in practice for over 35 years. He is also considered the strongest, drug-free, man in the world for his weight and age (born 1941) on the Bench Press, on the T-Bar-Strongman-Pull, and the Power-Pull-Up. He is internationally known for his pioneering work on road rage. He has written many books and likes to share “the bottom line” about all aspects of life. He hopes by combining the power of the mental, spiritual, and physical that humanity will be elevated to ever increas-ing levels of strength, health, and happiness.