– Rest & Relaxation in Poland – One of the most refreshing things about Europe is the priority it’s citizens give to rest and relaxation. Americans drive themselves into early graves with long work weeks and short vacations. In Poland, the government actually sponsors stays (for nationals and residents) in one of the many spas located throughout the country. It has become our habit to … Continue reading Polonica Zdroj (Spa)
– Castles, Copernicus, and Cold Beaches – When you’re as active as Ela and I, February presents a challenge. We feel the need to get out and do something, but there are only a few winter holidays we find suitable. We’re not skiers, we don’t climb anymore, so we have to get creative when we plan a winter holiday. “Let’s go to the beach,” Ela … Continue reading Winter Holiday at the Baltic
– These Are the Best Days of My Life – “There’s no such thing as push-button happiness, Taylor. It’s not as easy as you make it sound.” Part of being a happiness evangelist is dealing with naysayers, and I’ve heard that rebuttal more times than I can count. I don’t laugh out loud because I don’t want to hurt their feelings, but I giggle a … Continue reading Inevitable Benefits of Positive Thinking
– Urban Hermits Miss the Fun – I think everyone knows what a hermit is… we might imagine the details differently, but almost all of us see him as an unkempt loner. Not dirty, but unattended. We imagine his loneliness. I experimented with being a hermit, even an ascetic, and I thought those experiences were great topics for articles. So I have been talking with … Continue reading How to Deal with Loneliness
– Fixed Distractions Keep You Focused – I purposely cultivate a happy state of mind. Moment to moment, happy or sad; my choice. I choose happy because sad is heavier; it’s a burden. And it’s hard to shake a bad mood. It takes practice and mental conditioning to stay happy. Even when I have happy conditions for life (good health, relationships, and cash flow), some … Continue reading Cultivate a Happy State of Mind
– 3 Ways to Live the Life You Imagine – “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Parents, grandparents, and teachers were always asking us that question. As a kid, I didn’t know how to respond and still don’t; I can’t limit myself to one answer. I live my life as though I’m walking through a costume shop. There are a lot … Continue reading How to Make Dreams Come True
