Location Factors: Recognize what’s good for you by H.-J. John
Take a look around your world. Look at the animals. They go where they like. If there are too many wolves in a pack, not all of them will be able to eat their fill…
Write and learn from it… by H.-J. John
Late summer days showing the first signs of fall are a perfect time to go hiking. Go to the top of a hill or a mountain. Or even a church tower or other tall building.…
The house by H.-J. John
We were at a pizzeria. I ordered a pizza Hawaii, she ordered a pizza Funghi. I remained silent; she spoke. All I was able to do was sit silent in admiration. She moved from one…
Control your moods and you will achieve contentment by H.-J. John
Are you satisfied with yourself? Are you well in spite of gout, rheumatism, diabetes, and financial problems? Are you well even though you see people everywhere who are more successful or apparently happier than you?…
The coffee bill by H.-J. John
Today, calculating is called for. After waking up and the morning toilet, breakfast is within reach. The first coffee, the roll, the cold cuts, the cheese, the jam. Lunch. Afternoon tea, dinner, and before and…
What you are left with by H.-J. John
Look at the time. Have you ever watched a clock? Try to stop it with the power of your thoughts. Look at money. It comes and goes. And if more remains than leaves you, you…
Preserve your dreams by H.-J. John
Do you dream of the sea? Do not dream! Do you speak of the mountains? Do not speak! Go there unless you are afraid of water and snow. Go there unless you have no other…
The one… by H.-J. John
She was having relationship problems, the one said this morning on the phone. I asked her where she got my number. She said it was really bad. Her boyfriend was ignoring her. I told her…
Be direct by H.-J. John
There are highways! What for? To save time in our ever-faster world! Shortcut is the magic word! Only the linear distance is shorter. Be direct! Between us humans, openness and directness have not yet prevailed…
For the suffering by H.-J. John
Do you feel mistreated? Do not think about it. Go forth and imitate the person who treats you poorly. If he hits you 1,000 times, hit him once. If he accuses you for years, accuse…