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…
Are you a consumer or a producer? by H.-J. John
Drive to the nearest big city. Go to the busiest shopping street. Visit at least three stores with goods that you would like to possess. Now go back. At home, sit in your favorite chair.…
Be cheerful, friendly and hopeful by H.-J. John
Look out the window. Is it raining? Nature needs the water. Is the sun shining? The harvest needs the dryness. Look inside your heart. There it is the same. Tears let sadness grow. Sun and…
Broadcasting or receiving? by H.-J. John
A wonderful day. And you are right in the middle. Take a deep breath. Look in the mirror. Caress your left forearm. You feel and see yourself and everything will be fine. Will you be…
Alone or in a herd? by H.-J. John
Look around and choose wisely. School, career, family, children? Do you go with the herd or will you march alone? Look around and choose wisely. In the safety and comfort and the dust of the…