Creating Our Own Happiness

I believe we have the power to create our own happiness.
 I believe the real magic in the world is done by humans.
I believe normal life is extraordinary.

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I was sitting in my car at a stoplight intersection listening to the radio. I was, I guess, lost in the moment, thinking how happy I was to be inside my nice warm car. It was cold and windy outside, and I thought, "Life is good."

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Now, this was a long light. As I waited, I noticed two people huddled together at the bus stop. To my eyes, they looked uncomfortable; they looked cold and they looked poor.

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Their coats looked like they came from a thrift store.

The couple seemed to be doing their best to keep warm. They were huddled together, and I thought to myself, "Oh, those poor people in that punishing wind."

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But then I saw their faces. Yes, they were huddling, but they were also laughing. They looked to be sharing a good joke, and suddenly, instead of pitying them, I envied them. I thought, "Huh, what's so funny?"

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They didn't notice the wind. They weren't worried about their clothes. They weren't looking at my car thinking, "I wish I had that."

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You know when a single moment feels like an hour? Well, in that moment, I realized I had assumed this couple needed my pity, but they didn't.

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I assumed things were all bad for them, but they weren't. And I understood we all have the power to make moments of happiness happen.

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I believe this is something all of us can do: Try to be happy within the context of the life we are actually living. Happiness is not a situation to be longed for or a convergence of lucky happenstance. Through the power of our own minds, we can help ourselves.

This I believe

MY BUSINESS TRIP

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Hello my friends. Due to my business trip , there may be a short delay with the connection on my blog

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This time it's a Conference in Cyprus

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** * Cyprus is a deeply enjoyable holiday island that boasts myriad charms year round * * *

The rich story of the island can be traced back over 10,000 years

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Here was born Aphrodite of the sea foam

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  Aphrodite by Botticelli           Kalispera everyone
 

      Eurovision Song 2007        

I'M FINALLY BACK

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Everyone starts thinking of the coming of spring in the winter, while I start getting busy with individual tax returns which are due April 15th of every year

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Some people who are getting refunds will get their returns in early, while others who have to pay more taxes tend to wait as long as possible . Either way, I had to file many tax returns

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    I never thought that I could be so satisfied

WE ARE YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL

                "We're Young And Beautiful"  
While we're young and beautiful, Kiss me like you mean it, Treat me like I'm special, Cover me with sweetness, Cause a time will come, When we're not so young, and beautiful, While we're young and beautiful, Living free and easy, Here without a worry, Dancing in our bare feet, Cause when the summer's done, We might not be so young, and beautiful. * *

Holiday in the spectacular Austrian Alps

   

 

 

Holiday in the Austrian Alps

that is ideal for skiers

and non-skiers alike

    Spectacular, isn't it?           Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and his wife Maxima entertain their daughters during a family holiday in the same Austrian ski resort           The first Alexia's touch with the snow      



            When Prince Willem-Alexander married Maxima on February 2002, I was by chanse in Amsterdam too...    Princess Maxima is pregnant with a third child and the baby is expected in the latter half of April     *   This Holiday was very beautiful ...but...   why do all good things come to an end ?        

Sunrise in the Austrian Alps

The Austrian Alps are so spectacular

with the stunning snow

capped peaks, wooden chalets,

blue skies, and irresistible

mountain charm.

Blessed with almost 600

mountains that are

3,000 meters or higher

Grossglockner is the highest

with his 3798m. Great... most spectacular views

Actually, sparkling snow,

crisp mountain air, charming villages, and the fun of skiing!

My goal is this cottage

and I'll skiing there

as well

I'm leaving tomorrow for 10 days

I'll miss you all, but I need it...

and

I wish you

as well

The traditional après–ski  song

THE BUSINESS TRIP

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Hello my friends. Due to my business trip to Salzburg, there may be a short delay with the connection on my blog. While waiting, enjoy Mozart's music...