All of us make choices every day. Some of them concsciously and some of them unconsciously. The choices we make have a big impact on our overall happiness. As I wrote in my former articles: „Happiness is a decision.“ I highly suggest that when you make a choice to be aware of its consequences. We have the power to choose what we want to do with our lives. And that power is one of the greatest gifts we possess.
Manaus – Amazon 2017
I recently spent ten days with two friends (Jun and Bruno) in the Amazon Area. For all of you, who have not been there I highly recommend going there.
Five Foundations of Happiness
Five Foundations of Happiness
In order to achieve a content state of mind and permanent happiness there are some important foundations you should spent time on implementing them in your life. Some you might already pay attention too and some you never thought of could affect your happiness.
Time – our most valuable resource
In our lifetime we have one resource that is definitely limited. I am talking about the time in our life. Once we actually realize it – we start using our time differently.
From my personal experience I know that life can end sooner than we imagine.
It requires discipline and a strong mindset to not waste this precious resource too much.
Bad habits and excessive behavior
Bad habits and excessive behavior
There are many forms of bad habits and excessive behavior in todays society. Common behavior includes drinking, gambling, playing video games, watching TV, use of cell phone, sex, shopping or eating. I think most people have already been through a phase of excessive behavior or actually do it on a regular basis. I think you my dear reader probably have some form of a bad habit as well.
The abolition of cash
The abolition of cash – or loosing our freedom
Slowly the main payment method for many years – cash – is disappearing. It is said to prevent fraud and guarantee more security. But to me it is a curtain of lies that covers some facts that are not meant to be told.
Love and infatuation
How a wrong concept fools our understanding and behavior
I often hear people saying: “I love this or that, I love her or him.” Everybody is in love with something. But being in love with somebody is clearly a different from true genuine love, which I feel is very rare sometimes.
What people are actually saying instead of loving somebody is that they are being infatuated by them. Infatuation is something very common, something normal, which most people (including me) have experienced already. But it is definitely not love!
Brazil 2016-2017
June 15th 2016 – Sao Paulo
Arrived sound and safe early in the morning. There is a 3rd terminal now at the airport of Guarulhos and so I had to take a bus to switch terminals. Afterwards, I took the bus to Praca de Republica. There I took the metro to Butanta and then another Bus to go to my friends house. In total it took me almost 3 hours. That is Sao Paulo. One of the mega cities in our today´s world.
Daily routines and demons
Note of the author: This article is a slightly negative but personal view of daily routines. I am aware that some people love routines. Therefore, if you love your daily routine, do not read any further.
I think most people can relate to feeling stuck in a daily routine. Growing up in a first world country is a high privilege. First world countries offer a convenient lifestyle to those who live in it. However, sustaining such a comfortable life requires MONEY. In order to make money, one must be an efficient worker. An important aspect of efficiency is organization. Therefore, routines must be set in place. Routines make people better workers, better organizers, and better contributors to first-world systems. As beneficial as routines seem to be, they can also be fatal.