Happiness comes to those who laugh. Why are we in the world? What is the meaning of life? Perhaps most people answer that they want to be or become content and happy. But why aren't many of them? They don't have basic knowledge: Laughter is happiness! The Japanese say: Happiness comes to those who laugh. And the Dutch entertainer Hape Kerkeling put it in a nutshell: Laughter is like eating a portion of happiness. When I come to Germany, I always notice that there is not much laughter and that many people walk around with rather pinched faces. It's very different in the USA; people are more open, cheerful, and positive, which is one of the reasons why I live here. I was asked more than once in Germany and the US why I usually look friendly, smile, or laugh. I answered that I am content and happy—and you should be, too. And if you're not yet, you should be as soon as possible—because laughter is happiness! Laughter and happiness are like the chicken or the egg problem — which comes first? But while the chicken or the egg question can't be answered, the answer to laughter and happiness is much simpler. Many people believe that they have nothing to laugh about — literally. They are not happy, they have no happiness — so there is nothing to laugh about. They have to keep their hackles up and continue to suffer, life is already a burden. Everyone else is fine, except me! Every so often, I feel that Germany has become a country of problem-finders rather than a country of happiness-seekers. Germans find the snag in everything and everyone, Americans find the solution instead. Then you have something to laugh about. LIVE WITHOUT LIMITS is a reader-supported publication. My German readers helped me to become a bestseller. Now, my English readers will help me take the next step. Thank you to YOU! What does that tell us? Those who wait for happiness and contentment may wait too long and miss out on life. Because if you can't enjoy the moment, you will always have a sad past and future. You attract what you think. If you are not happy and content, you can attract neither happiness nor contentment. The universe will simply not provide you with anything! Happiness and contentment are a question of mindset. You decide for yourself daily whether you are happy, content, and able to laugh. This is where laughter comes into play! Have you ever laughed or smiled while in a bad mood or having bad thoughts? Do you notice anything? You can't smile or laugh while in a bad mood; it simply doesn't work. My dear professional pessimists are now calling out to me: “Yes, but that's just an act. It doesn't come from the heart when I'm always smiling or laughing!” You're right! The professional pessimist now thinks: “Great, then I can leave it alone.” And this is undoubtedly where the daily mental garbage of so many people begins — they are not prepared to give laughter a chance. A person who laughs a lot and regularly can't help but let their bad mood fade and get into a positive mood. This is the starting point for happiness and contentment — for everyone. Because regular smiles and laughter color the subconscious in an irrevocably positive way, those who smile and laugh do not produce mental waste. So make sure that the laughter or smile never disappears from your face. NEVER! This gives you an excellent starting point to LIVE WITHOUT LIMITS, where your environment only perceives you in a positive and motivating way. Laughter makes you a limit crosser! Guaranteed and promised! And while you bring laughter to your life, you will understand every day living this mindset better and better: The best is yet to come!
Born in Germany, raised a good portion of my youth there but under the American Army flag, I agree there is a somber seriousness that does seem to hold people back from happiness. As an American living socially distanced and happy, I see why most are not. I live in a world of miracles and phenomena, Mii, the "I"s that make up the person I became when I finally matured in my late sixties, savoring my second youthful and painfree childhood far more than the first time around. I was angry for the first 55 years, and through great sorrow found great joy. Perspicuity turned out to be the key and gratitude the power to turn the key that unlocks the door to inner peace, and thus prosperity like I never found before. Kudos to your travels and perspicuity.
Born in Germany, raised a good portion of my youth there but under the American Army flag, I agree there is a somber seriousness that does seem to hold people back from happiness. As an American living socially distanced and happy, I see why most are not. I live in a world of miracles and phenomena, Mii, the "I"s that make up the person I became when I finally matured in my late sixties, savoring my second youthful and painfree childhood far more than the first time around. I was angry for the first 55 years, and through great sorrow found great joy. Perspicuity turned out to be the key and gratitude the power to turn the key that unlocks the door to inner peace, and thus prosperity like I never found before. Kudos to your travels and perspicuity.
Thank you for your wise words.