ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025
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The Secret to Living is Giving

By
Konrad

Konrad writes from a prison in Australia.

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“The secret to living is giving” – Tony Robbins

“When we think in terms of energy vibration and frequency, we have the key to the universe” – Nikola Tesla

I believe we are living better than ever, but we still complain. Our external world has so many options and choices, to have, do and be, we even have greater control of this world, more than we have ever had before, yet we are still suffering.

This shows us that getting what we want, doing what we want and having great control, with a focus upon getting, acquiring and building an external world, that of our desire, leads not to a true sense of fulfillment. One that builds a sense of joy and contentment, that comes from truly serving one's purpose. To live in alignment with the intention of contribution.

If getting, earning and making a living, for the sake of just having, is the intention behind one’s call to action, then one’s call to action is still derived from lack. Quite possibly the source of all suffering. For I think you will find energetically there is no separation between want and lack.

Yet what is one wanting? Some would ask. To be free from suffering perhaps, free of want and desire. Just as the state of joy that arrives from truly being of service, and contributing to something of great importance, greater than just ourselves, and our existence alone.

You may find this builds an internal world which infects us, and everything we do, with light, love and positive energy. Building a shine from within, one that creates momentum, manifesting itself into opportunities. For once we are truly driven to act from within, we can now finally realise a life thriving as opposed to just surviving.

Konrad

“The secret to living is giving” – Tony Robbins

“When we think in terms of energy vibration and frequency, we have the key to the universe” – Nikola Tesla

I believe we are living better than ever, but we still complain. Our external world has so many options and choices, to have, do and be, we even have greater control of this world, more than we have ever had before, yet we are still suffering.

This shows us that getting what we want, doing what we want and having great control, with a focus upon getting, acquiring and building an external world, that of our desire, leads not to a true sense of fulfillment. One that builds a sense of joy and contentment, that comes from truly serving one's purpose. To live in alignment with the intention of contribution.

If getting, earning and making a living, for the sake of just having, is the intention behind one’s call to action, then one’s call to action is still derived from lack. Quite possibly the source of all suffering. For I think you will find energetically there is no separation between want and lack.

Yet what is one wanting? Some would ask. To be free from suffering perhaps, free of want and desire. Just as the state of joy that arrives from truly being of service, and contributing to something of great importance, greater than just ourselves, and our existence alone.

You may find this builds an internal world which infects us, and everything we do, with light, love and positive energy. Building a shine from within, one that creates momentum, manifesting itself into opportunities. For once we are truly driven to act from within, we can now finally realise a life thriving as opposed to just surviving.

Konrad

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