Allen Lockington is a self-employed customs agent and business consultant who has regular articles published in Fiji. I thank Allen for permission to reprint some of them in this political blog. They remind us that life goes on, whatever the political situation. And it's good to know that.
Secret to Life
A wise man once told his followers that he had the answer to a happy life.
His followers sat up in anticipation and wondered what their guru had to say. They all held their breath and waited and the guru picked up his cup of water and took a drink. He took out his handkerchief and slowly wiped his mouth.
Then he said, "The secret to a happy life is a good physical work out. It is so exhilarating when you have had a good work out. A person feels great satisfaction knowing that he or she has done something good for their body. And you are cooling down while you pour with perspiration." Everybody breathed again as some of them tucked in their tummies.
Having played sports for most my young life, I know that a good sweat out makes you happy and fit and makes the mind sharp. Today you will see lots of people going for walks with their families and what a sight it is to see young couples with a baby in the stroller and a toddler in toe with his running shoes, little track shoes and cap. They have started out their children on the right track. (Pun intended) I have also seen older couples just taking walks together and enjoying the fresh air in the morning.
Today we see on TV an advertisement where a patient says, "I only wish I had taken my 30 minute walk" as he lay in his hospital bed. That ad brings to us a real life lesson. If we don't take care of our life, we will get sick and who knows what can happen.
There is the story of a rich man who spent his health getting his wealth and later on had to spend his wealth getting back his health. So, what is the answer to a good and happy life ? A good work out. Stay healthy and you will have a wide awake mind and you will perform better in school and work. You will become better at what you do. Who knows, you may get a pay rise — and your life will be even better. Well, that’s my opinion.
Ed. note. A reader had this to say to Allen (see comment): "That shot of you sitting next to the biggest yaqona bowl in Fiji pretty much sums up the biggest health problem in the country - too much grog and not enough sweat." He wondered if Allen had another photo more in keeping with what he preached. Allen sent the photo shown above. Personally, I prefer the one with the yaqona bowl. -- Croz
3 comments:
Well said, Allen, though maybe you could have provided Croz with a photo this week less at odds with your argument. That shot of you sitting next to the biggest yaqona bowl in Fiji pretty much sums up the biggest health problem in the country - too much grog and not enough sweat. Haven't you got one of you in your runners and head-band practicing what you preach? (:
Bula .. Working up a sweat around the grog bowl
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