Vicki Baum was more than ink and paper. She was a symphony—a blend of words, music, and wanderlust. Picture young Vicki—a dreamer with ink-stained fingers. Her mother, Mathilde, battled mental demons, and her father, a bank clerk, met a tragic end in occupied Serbia. Vicki’s life was a chiaroscuro—a dance between light and shadow. She… Les mer "There are shortcuts to happiness
Freya Stark, a spirited British-Italian explorer and travel writer, danced across the pages of history like a desert wind. Imagine Freya as a young girl, her eyes alight with curiosity. She devoured tales of distant lands—the scent of spices, the whisper of sand dunes, the secrets hidden in ancient ruins. Her heart fluttered with the… Les mer "There can be no happiness
Viktor E. Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, didn’t merely tread the path of academia; he carved his own. His journey began with a curiosity that bloomed early—a fascination with psychology and the quest for meaning. Picture a young Frankl, scribbling notes in dimly lit classrooms, his mind ablaze with questions. As a teenager, he… Les mer "Happiness, cannot be pursued
Zat Rana, a modern-day philosopher and writer, weaves his insights at the intersection of science, art, and business. His canvas is Design Luck, where he brushes strokes of wisdom, inviting readers to construct richer lives. But who is this enigmatic thinker, and what led him to distill such profound truths? Born in the digital age,… Les mer "Happiness isn’t about a state of constant elation
Mahatma Gandhi, was a remarkable figure who etched his legacy into the annals of history. His life was a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. Gandhi, affectionately known as the Mahatma (which translates to “Great Soul”), emerged as a beacon of hope during India’s struggle for independence from British… Les mer "Happiness is when what you think
Alexandre Dumas was a prolific French novelist and playwright. Dumas moved to Paris in 1823, where he began his career as a writer. His works, which include “The Three Musketeers” and “The Count of Monte Cristo”, have been translated into many languages, making him one of the most widely read French authors. His novels, often… Les mer "There is neither happiness nor misery in the world
Det unike ved det du skriver, formes av elementer som humor, empati, metaforer, uvanlige formuleringer og variasjoner i setningsstrukturen. Men utover disse stilistiske elementene er det noe enda mer grunnleggende som gjør teksten din virkelig unik: DEG. Dine erfaringer, perspektiver, tanker og følelser er selve livsnerven i det du skriver. De tilfører ordene dine ... Les mer "Hvordan skrive: Hvordan erfaringene dine former ordene dine
Forestill deg et enkelt triks for å holde ekteskapet sterkt og lykkelig. Dette er ikke en fantasi, men en realitet som ble oppdaget av Dr. Gottman og Robert Levenson på 1970-tallet. Det kalles 5:1-hacket, et enkelt, men kraftfullt forholdstall som kan forandre parforholdet ditt. Dr. John Gottman og Robert Levenson oppdaget et fascinerende mønster i... Les mer "5:1-forholdshacket av Dr. Gottman
Tom Waits er en amerikansk musiker, komponist, låtskriver og skuespiller. Musikken hans, som er en blanding av rock, blues, jazz og eksperimentelle teknikker, fokuserer ofte på samfunnets skyggeside, fremført med hans karakteristiske dype, grusete stemme. Sangen "Take It With Me" fra albumet "Mule Variations", som ble utgitt i 1999, er skrevet av Waits og hans... Les mer "Ta det med meg - Tom Waits
Tom Waits er en amerikansk musiker, komponist, låtskriver og skuespiller. Musikken hans, som er en blanding av rock, blues, jazz og eksperimentelle teknikker, fokuserer ofte på samfunnets skyggeside, fremført med hans karakteristiske dype, grusete stemme. Sitatet er fra sangen "Take It With Me" fra albumet "Mule Variations" som ble utgitt i 1999. Sangen... Les mer "Alt du har elsket, er alt du eier.
