Month: December 2014

Happiness is like the sun piercing through the clouds

What is happiness?

Did you know that the word “happy” is one of the top 1000 frequently used words? Many people spend their lives in the pursuit of happiness. Some believe that happiness is linked to social status, money, belongings and/or achieving a certain goal. For instance, I will be happy when I’ve got a decent job. I will be happy when I meet someone in my life. I will be happy once I’ve resolved my current situation.

There are many self help books out there telling you what to do to be happy. Have you ever wondered what happiness really is?

Please feel free to disagree with me, but I genuinely believe that happiness is not “real”. Happiness is a state of mind that should be maintained through commitment and simple practices in our daily lives. Continue reading →

Man carrying partner's handbag.

Why men do not carry handbags

A few months ago, I decided to dress up as a man at my friend’s 30th birthday party. The theme was 1930s SpeakEasy.

Women and men dressed in 1930s style

My attire consisted of a moustache, man wig, black hat, white suit, black shirt, black “men looking” business shoes, red braces and tie, and of course a cigar. The look was perfect apart from a certain item that didn’t cross my mind at all: where am I going to store my deodorant, money and ID card? My suit didn’t have any pockets. I was the only man walking around with a handbag. Since then I’ve been obsessed with this question “Why is it that men do not carry handbags?”  Continue reading →