carpe diem

Today I'm talking to you about seizing the moment. True, you might have already reead a similar subject. But there is no harm in repeating, right? Otherwise you can just stop reading... come on, I challenge you. Stop reading...

Still here? good. As I was saying, it'll do you some good to seize the moment every so often. If opportunities rise why not have a look? For example on social events, festivities,...
There are times when we honestly ask ourselves: why should I attend this event/party/... I'm in no mood to see people. My answer: give it a try anyway. You can sulk at home or you can sulk amoung people. At least there you'll have opportunities.

BUT

Yes, there is a very big but
(heheh,I wrote 'a very big butt')

There is something called balace:

If you seize every opportunity they throw at you, you'll might end up exhausted and burned out.
Unfortunately I experienced this myself. There has to be some moderation. Look at yourself and think: what has my priority? And also: am I not stuck in a vicious circle, doing the same things over and over again, without any chance of progress?
But if you are in a rut, and if you know that today won't be any good whatsoever, then why not go outside, meet some friends, do something crazy.. It can only get better.

So think big, live fast,
but don't forget to take a brake every now and then.
There is much wisdom in the things that tranquility can offer.
Like I said: it's all about balance.

People

In a world where everybody seems to be stuck between the four corners of their Smartphone; you might imagine yourself being the only living organism in this cold and shallow universe.
But rest assured you are not. People are all around you, some will provide reasons to laugh or smile and others will grind you down. That’s just the nature of it.
There is a quote that says 'hell is other people'  but also remember 'help is other people.'  We’re all in this together and you know what? You are noticed. Don’t believe me? Well, just try to break wind in a crowded elevator. Anyhow, before you actually digest your third bowl of onion chilly and rush to a nearby elevator…  Would you do me the honor of reading this little ‘poem’?  I once made it for a special person, and every now and then I send it to people who might appreciate it. It’s translated from Dutch, so forgive me if you can’t make rap music out of it.
I don’t even know if it makes sense, but some seem to find comfort in it.


‘Behind you;
on the edge of your soul, there are people standing.

Through your veil of tears you might not see them yet.

But when in need, when melancholy strikes at its worst;

you suddenly feel them.

Open hands that pull you back up

soft arms to wrap yourself in

Strong shoulders to recover your grip

And a warm smile that chases away the frost.

It happens so slowly but steadily,

until you too can carry that smile.
Behind all those shadows of doubt, a group is gathering:
people that care, even if you don’t see them.

In this world. And maybe even in the next one.

You are never alone.
Even if the darkness pushes you in a tight spot,

in your heart a light burns bright.’

Okay… guess a handful of dead poets in now turning steadily in their coffins.

Don’t worry; I’m more into Poe than poetry.

So go on: smile, lend a hand.

And don’t forget to fart in the elevator.