Making Happiness a Choice
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Have you ever gone out of your way to brighten someone’s day, only to realize that no matter how much effort you put in, their mood stayed the same? It can be a challenging and eye-opening experience that highlights an important truth about happiness: it is deeply personal and often a matter of individual choice. While kind gestures, words of encouragement, and thoughtful actions can provide support and comfort, the reality is that lasting happiness comes from within. No matter how much you want to help someone feel better, true contentment and joy are only possible when that person decides to embrace positivity and take steps to cultivate happiness in their own life. Read more
Once upon a time, there was a man who I used to hang out with all the time. One day, he turned to me and said, “Why are we always just hanging out and wasting our time?” I thought about it and realized that he was right. From that day on, we stopped just hanging out and wasting our time. He never knew how to play chess. Well, actually he did know how to play but he would never admit it. He was such a shameless man. He would say that he knew how to play but he didn’t, just to avoid playing with me. Oh my goodness, it was so frustrating. He would take hours to make a move and the outcome was always the same. I gave up trying to play with him. 
The concept of “thinking mechanically” refers to the idea that our thoughts, actions, and behavior are determined by a set of predetermined rules and principles. In other words, it suggests that our minds operate like a machine, following a set of predetermined patterns and processes. This concept has its roots in the mechanistic philosophy that emerged during the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century. This philosophy posited that the universe and all its phenomena could be explained by the laws of physics and mechanics. Similarly, it was suggested that human beings and their behavior could also be understood in terms of mechanical principles. 
“Los Amantes del Círculo Polar” (The Lovers of the Arctic Circle) is a Spanish film directed by Julio Medem, starring Najwa Nimri and Fele Martínez. The film is known for its striking imagery and deep symbolism, which are used to tell the story of two childhood friends, Otto and Ana, whose lives become intertwined as they grow older. The film begins with the two main characters as children, and follows them through their teenage years and into adulthood. It tells the story of their love for each other, which is complicated by the fact that they are both in relationships with other people. As the story progresses, the audience is taken on a journey of self-discovery as the characters navigate their complex emotions and relationships.