The Pursuit Acquisition Of Health Wealth

The pursuit and acquisition of health and wealth are part of the worldview that drives Singaporean society. It encompasses a strong work ethic in the pursuit to modernise and be a key player in the global economy. Health and wealth are defined in terms of an individuals well-being in the sense of good health and a continued assurance of material provision and security. This worldview stems from a syncretism with non-Christian religions that have reconceptualised themselves with the socioeconomic and political goals of Singaporean society. Subsequently they continue to be the authentic expression of the noblest longings of people that have become symbiotic with their daily expressions shaping their history and culture. The book attempts to show that while Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity have played a significant role in the growth of contemporary Singaporean churches, it has inadvertently presented a gospel that appeals to the deeply embedded dominant religious secular worldview of its society in the context of health and wealth.

Health, Wealth and Happiness By: Emeritus Professor (Dr) Gary Goh The age in which we live seems to be consumed by money madness. Thus, people work very hard to acquire wealth and neglect their health. They forget that ill health leads to loss of the acquired wealth because they need to pay the high medical costs to seek medical treatment and they have to experience suffering, sorrow, pain, fear and death. Life is a precious gift not to be wasted. To live properly in this reality, we must not ignore that health is equally important to wealth because without health, one cannot enjoy wealth and without wealth, one cannot survive since everyone needs shelter, food, clothing and medical support. Living in a reality that is constantly changing, we need to have a source of constancy in the mind on health, wealth and happiness to achieve a peaceful and contented life. This book is about how to achieve success in life through finding a peace of mind, acquire the material needs of life and, above all, attain happiness since we only have one chance to live in life.

This volume arose out of a deep concern to assist people in their struggle to lead a flourishing life. Fractured, stressed, relationally broken and spiritually empty people may instinctively reach for the supposed panacea of happiness. But happiness is often a transitory state. More stable and worthwhile than the pursuit of happiness is leading a flourishing life. But what is flourishing? Is spirituality necessary for human flourishing and, if so, in what ways might spirituality provide a unique and important contribution to flourishing? The volume provides complementary yet diverse accounts of human flourishing. Each account argues that spirituality in general, and Christian spirituality in particular, are vital contributors to flourishing. The volume will be valuable for those who are dissatisfied with popular hedonistic approaches to flourishing. Such people are ready for a change in approach, but often do not have a clear alternative in view. The Volume will provide a clear alternative to popular culture‘s representation of the flourishing person, which is largely vested in conspicuous consumption. The book will also be valuable for those who have considered alternatives to popular culture, but who lack an informed basis on which to evaluate these alternatives. Finally, the book will be valuable for those who are committed to Christian spirituality but may not appreciate the rich resources which Christian faith offers for human flourishing. Amongst the latter group are included Christian leaders such as priests and pastors, voluntary church workers and lay people who may or may not be involved in formal religion but who long to flourish in their own lives and to enable others to do the same.

About the Book: This book explores our ideas of self, repeatedly revealing "who we are not" to gently bring us into peace without attempting to alter our external conditions. It is well known that when we dissociate ourselves from all our worldly identities, we will naturally come to peace. This book lays out a clear roadmap to achieve enduring peace through detachment. But detachment does not mean renouncement of all types of pleasures and living a life of inactivity and boredom. In truth, detachment can relieve us of all the burdens and baggage we carry, leaving us free to enjoy all the genuine pleasures available on earth to the fullest. The only condition is that we must not cling to the pleasures but be ready to let them go freely. Hence our life here can be one of unending joy and achievement. About the Author: Born in 1960 in the rich culture of South India and educated in English, he was exposed to two opposing world views enabling him to achieve synergy and realize true harmony. He belongs to the linguistic community "Saurashtra" who were silk weavers patronised by kings of yore. His ancestors are said to have migrated from the western part of India to Tamil Nadu in the south several centuries ago. Born to a father who served in the lower ranks of the Indian Central Government and a mother who was less educated, he was brought up by his grandmother, a very traditional woman, in the extended family. With his two younger brothers he was afforded English education from the beginning that enabled him to become fluent in the language right from his childhood. Graduating in Agriculture from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore in 1982, he secured the prestigious position of Probationary Officer in State Bank of India, the premier bank in India. After a dedicated service of over two decades, he ventured out on his own to learn about real life outside the cocoon of privileged living that his parents and his job had offered him till then. Growing up in the country as India underwent its pangs of Westernisation, he was able to synthesise the self-oriented Western perspective with the community oriented native one to arrive at a wholesome concept of self after considerable efforts and experimentation. This book is the culmination of decades of efforts in discovering his real place in the world. Married to Vijayashree with a daughter Meenalochani, who has gifted him with a lovely granddaughter, he lives in the Southern Indian cities of Bangalore and Coimbatore with his family and his aged aunt.

Jesus sayings recorded by Matthew in chapter 5 to 7 are characteristics and principles which are found practised or cultivated by people who are financially successful and enjoying life of abundance and family bliss and harmony. This book is written to guide anyone who wishes to be a wiseman who builds his house upon the rock and enjoy that abundantly prosperous life and intimacy relationship as promised by Jesus.

Truckin Bob’s convoy to healthy living wasn’t always the case. Years of abuse through food addictions and living an unhealthy lifestyle of stress, poor diet, little sleep, demanding work schedules led Bob down the road to becoming a living Zombie. For many folks in the transportation industry, living a balanced lifestyle is incredibly difficult. Having tried countless fad diets, and exercise regimes over the years with little success was demeaning and endlessly hopeless. The realization came in an epiphany at the death of a close friend, the sudden awareness that his course of direction would soon lead to the same fate in a short time if something drastic didn’t happen soon to take control of his own health. Through the request of some divine help amazing things started to unfold. Bob shares his story and the knowledge gained during his journey along with the surprising truths learned about what’s making you fat, sick, and on the road to an ugly end well before your time. Having lived the majority of his life struggling with weight and health issues. Bob was inspired to learn the truth about nutrition, taking personal responsibility to really understand the how’s and why’s of his actions, he committed himself to researching, experimenting, and undertaking the long road to acquire the knowledge necessary to make positive changes in his life. The results of these efforts were greatly successful, and healing himself was very empowering. The self-guided discovery to developing the skills, learning the secrets, and understanding the hidden threats that plague our society with the current obesity epidemic and chronic diseases is mind blowing when the truth is understood. The reality is that no one diet fits all. Your health and wellbeing is in your own hands at every moment in your life when it comes to using food and lifestyles as your medicine. If you want to take control of your life to repair those defects in building a healthier and brighter future, to add years to your life and life to your years, this book is a must add to your tool kit. Let Bob lead you to take the short cuts and allow you to drive in the fast lane by implementing the easy to learn skills in this book to help guide you on your journey to a new energized, healthier and happier life.