Awake and living in the present

Every phase of the cycle of life has its gifts and its challenges. 

Each stage is temporary and ultimately gives way to a new phase.

This is what makes each phase precious: it will never last.
 

Fully embracing wherever you are in the cycle of life is the very essence to happiness.

Happiness is not a destination but a journey.  

Even when an event seems unfortunate there is always a hidden opportunity to learn, to grow, to evolve.

Gratitude

To realize how truly blessed we are, we should list all the things for which we are grateful often. (every day if possible)

My gratitude list of the day:

I am grateful to have a beautiful and healthy daughter who makes me laugh every day.

I am grateful for being at home with her every day.

I am grateful for this forced vacation that allows me to spend more time with her and focus on my personal and professional development.

I am grateful to live in Switzerland.

I am grateful to have my six senses working well.

I am grateful for THIS moment.

I am grateful for being alive.

I am grateful to be who I am.

I am grateful for the beautiful people who surround me.

I am grateful to know LOVE.

When we are grateful we release positive energy which attracts positive energy.      

Reflection on Life: Happiness

The other day, I had an interesting conversation with someone about happiness.
We discussed what most people in our society consider to be happiness nowadays, how they forget to live in the present, always searching for an instant gratification that will soon be replaced by another because they are never satisfied with what they have, trying to fill up a hole with depthless elements.

The following poem (not written by me) states perfectly how I feel about happiness and living in the present (not yesterday, nor tomorrow).