Callus

According to a definition posted on wikipedia, A callus (or callosity) is an especially toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation.


Of course many people are not fans of calluses because they relate it to tough harden hands, that are commonly taught to be unattractive in our society. When I think of calluses though, I think of struggle, hard work, discipline, consistency and strength. If you think about who usually has calluses on their hand its usually those who work out regularly, musicians or who have some sort of labor related occupation.

If your working out consistently and are disciplined to keep challenging your body, no matter what footwear or gloves you wear, calluses will develop. I love that hard feeling on the backside of knuckles, it reminds me of how hard I work everyday to make myself a stronger and more disciplined human.


Those who work in labor, are the architects of our society, the folks that build, develop and maintain our physical reality and its structure. Labor is so often looked down upon in this country, as if these women and men are some how less creative and necessary as those individuals involved in bourgeoise thought. The opposite is true of course, blue collar workers are some of the most important individuals in human existence. Their callus is a reflection of all this hard work and struggle we humans go through.


Is that to stay only those who are into fitness or work labor related jobs are the only people who develop callus? No ofcourse not, because just as one forms callus in the physical form so do individuals develop mental callus and callus of the spirit. Strong indivduals who dedicate hours to study and development of a trade and talent, develop callus, show discipline, strength, struggle and consistency.


So the next time someone say "ewww, I don't want to develop a callus"...respond "Why the hell not?" lol. Have a great week guys.