Get Fit to Live
What are some keys to happiness?
By Audrey Muhammad
What are some keys to happiness? Happiness is often that ever alluding feeling
that we are constantly in search of since the day we are born. Although it is a common belief that a person
who is “always smiling” may be deemed “happy,” but that is not always the case. It is a person that is filled with joy and
gratitude. Did you know that some of the
keys to happiness can be found in the book, How to Eat to Live, Book I? How can we “always be happy?” As I was reading over my How to Eat to Live, Book I in my MGT studies, I ran across this
“pearl of wisdom.” The Honorable Elijah
Muhammad said, “Allah (God) has brought us this knowledge, in the Person of
Master Fard Muhammad. Believe in Him, obey and follow His
teachings, and you will always be happy”(How to Eat to Live, Book I p. 76-77). Wow…
If we believe in HIM, we would strive harder to obey Him and
follow HIS teachings. What has He taught
us? He has taught us the best of foods
to eat including fresh fruits and vegetables, navy bean soup, whole wheat bread
and pure milk. He has encouraged us to
have “proper food for thought.” “If we do
not have the proper food for our way of thinking, we still cannot enjoy peace,
good health, joy and gladness of heart”(How
to Eat to Live, Book I p. 57). What
did he just describe? Happiness.
Do you know what else can contribute to our happiness? Having a fit and healthy body can also
contribute to our happiness. I am not
talking about everyone being a size 2, I am talking about “you being your best
you!” I am talking about us not
comparing ourselves, but accepting our responsibility to be a healthy and
beautiful reflection of our creator.
When we exercise, such as walking or dancing, we help to reduce stress,
which in turn, helps us to look younger.
In the introductory letter to the Study Guide, “Self
Improvement: The Basis for Community Development,” Minister Farrakhan said,
“Each student, after studying the principle under analysis, must then analyze
self and critique self.” In essence,
we should examine areas in our life where we are unhappy(family, work, health
etc.) and see if there is an area where we can be more obedient. Then, strive to increase our submission in
that area, step by step. As The Most
Honorable Elijah Muhammad said in How to
Eat to Live, we simply need to “live right, think right, eat right, and do
right. You will not have to die to go to
heaven to be like angels; you will be like them while you live” (44).
May Allah Bless us all with peace, love, health, wealth and
happiness.
Fit Tip: Make it a habit to complete 8-32 crunches or
push-ups after prayer.
Money Bonus: Buy organic whip cream, cocoa powder and
coffee to make your own marvelous mocha at home and save!
(Audrey Muhammad is an aerobics instructor and co-author of
the NEW book: How to Set Worthy
Goals: An inspirational Guide to
Achieving Success. To order the goal
book OR Get Fit to Live DVD, send $9.95 to Virtue Magazine, P.O. Box 61402, Raleigh, NC 27661. Send questions/comments to
AudreyMuhammad@hotmail.com. Please
consult a physician before beginning any new diet or exercise program).
