Is There One Secret To Life?

There are so many handy ‘tips for living’ lists out there. You may have come across some of them, maybe even tried to follow their guidance.

Have you noticed, though, that most - if not all - of these lists are different to each other?

They provide different guidance, by different individuals, from different generations and backgrounds, expressing their own different beliefs, perceptions, experiences, opinions, conclusions, and insights about life.

Who is to say any of these lists are ideal or even suitable to your own individual needs, life-fulfilment, and personality? Do you have the time or the inclination to try and test any such list?

What if there exists an ultimate list of ‘tips for living’? One guiding truth which is independent of anyone’s generation, background, beliefs, perceptions, experiences, opinions, conclusions, and insights?

One generic set of everlasting principles that can be trusted with utter surety by anyone, that can be applied by any individual in their own personal life, towards their own unique happiness and value-fulfilment?

Such a list does exist. It is based on giving new meaning to our choices and actions in life – meaning that is drawn from absolute truth. The first principle is this list is the one which all others rely upon.

So much so, that if you truly follow and live that first principle with meaning of absolute truth, all of the other principles in the list are automatically fulfilled, and therefore automatically so are you.

That principle is this: Trust and acceptance of yourself.

What does all of this mean in Absolute Truth? Stay tuned.

Contributed by Joab Russo.

For many, fitness is a word that instantly creates a feeling of “No thanks, too hard, I don’t look like those gym people, etc.” It’s sometimes as simple as this that people don’t actually regularly exercise.

After a while, if health problems begin, then the thought of being ‘fit’ just becomes a thought it’ll never happen.

The interesting thing is that when we are actively involved in fitness, or any exercise including sport, all you really want for those people is to understand that fitness is literally different for everyone.

For me, fitness has always been about challenging myself, and ensuring I have a sharp mind, and have the ability to do a diverse range of physical tasks like mountain biking, gardening, or any rigorous work.

Fitness has also evolved over the years to really include the many mental health benefits and not just the physical. It’s always been known to us ‘fitness type people’ as we regularly have the endorphin rush from exercise, as many of us embark on some kind of physical activity every day.

In summary, I want to set the notion that:

• Fitness is different for everyone

• Fitness isn’t just about the physical

• Most people that you see that take their physical health seriously, also want you to take care of their physical and mental state too.

Group fitness can be heaps of fun as you end up exercising together, similar to playing a sport.

So, if you aren’t familiar with exercising, but you’d like to give it a go, visit practically any fitness facility and try a group class.

I’m sure you’ll love it, and your physical and mental health will thank you both in the short term and long term.

Sonny Ivanovic