Where should we seek joy and happiness?
10 years ago, I traveled around Europe. One of the places I visited was Versailles Palace in France. Versailles Palace is just out of Paris. The palace was the home for royal kings and queens, the famous King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette being the last king and queen to live there. Versailles Palace is ENORMOUS!! […]
Do you think a song could save someone’s life?
Yes, I do 😊 When I was 10 years old, I saw a space-man-looking guy with spiky hair on the cover of a cassette. “Who is that?” I thought. You just looked so cool. Like from another world. ————- Several years later I was playing in a band when my friend handed me a CD. […]
What made you happier?
I work in an office and write planning reports for Council. I provide recommendations whether housing developments should be approved. Recently, I have been helping a new graduate who has just finished university. He is 22 years old and has just started work at our company. This week I reviewed his report we had been […]
What should I do to overcome the feeling of lineliness?
When I was 25, I backpacked around Europe. One of my favourite places was Cinque Terre in Italy. It is made up of 5 villages along the coastline (The Five Lands). These villages have been there for centuries, each with their own charm and unique character. There is no road connecting the villages so you […]
How not to lose hope?
I woke up in a white room sleeping on a mattress. Big windows were in front of me with bars over them. It was a beautiful day outside and light streamed in. I didn’t know where I was, but I felt so much better than before. It was the best sleep I had in 2 […]
How do I change my perspective on life?
Meditation is the way to change your perspective on life. When you throw away your karma, habits and body, go back to the origin and are reborn, your perspective on life will change. In this article I will explain how meditation changed my perspective with examples. I live in New Zealand in the Southern Hemisphere. […]
How can I manage mania?
How can I manage mania? I feel like I’m getting into a manic episode. I’m taking my medications but what can I do more? I cannot sleep. Well done on being able to recognize your mood going up. I think you are self-aware. I recommend the following tips having experienced several episodes: Movement / Exercise […]
What’s a little thing that brings you joy?
One of the happiest small moments of my life was sharing an instant coffee with an old man who didn’t speak my language. I was in South Korea staying in a meditation center in the countryside. In my room, there was a kind old man who didn’t speak any English. Even though he didn’t speak […]
What is the most important lesson in life?
Today I met my childhood best friend who I had not seen for 18 years. I have known him since we were 4 years old. He was my next-door neighbor and we would play together after school every day. We would play for hours making secret hideouts and drawing on the wall. We were in […]