Some simple tips for a more pleasant life

It is not difficult to create a more pleasant living places. For example, we spend some time at our kitchen to prepare healthy foods or eat...it can be made more pleasant and beautiful by using some simple and tasteful techniques that do not cost much. We can buy a happy color fabric and make a curtain for the small kitchen window by just following some instructions. Fresh fragrant flowers can bring beauty, happiness and hope to our life; they can last for two weeks in a room with more fresh air.

Truth and Fiction

"Truth is stranger than fiction."

An old saying

People and photography

Photography is so widely used; almost everyone regardless of age, education, experience or background can take pictures and enjoy the process. Last week while I was running I saw a very old and fragile man who was trying to take picture of a flower, his hands were shaking terribly and he was struggling over and over again. Finally he could take a less shaky picture; at that moment he had a triumphant smile and hopeful eyes. I was impressed and thinking how interesting and useful, the photography could be for so many people: a source of enjoyment and hope.

creativity and cooking

Being creative in cooking can lift our spirits. Simply ignore the standard recipes and replace some ingredients according to our taste. Both the process and the result could be amazing and fun. Eating healthy and balanced foods can have a profound impact on how we think, behave and feel.

New year, Fresh start

Four reminders for starting a beautiful and successful 2014:

* Have the courage and insight to realize the things that cannot be changed.

* Have the determination to change things for better. No regret for the past and never expect the immediate results.

*No worry about pleasing others and not let anyone belittle you or your dreams.

*Live a natural life and when you cannot find a reason, trust your instincts.

Happy New Year 2014

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. I wish everyone a happy, healthy & honest new year, a year free of illusions. Have a wonderful 2014.

An interesting book to read

A very emotional and beautiful story that is written in four languages: English, French, Spanish and Persian in one book. I bought it from Amazon at the discounted price. It is an excellent choice for a gift to a loved one.

Social and personal space

There are considerable differences among different spaces: the public space, social space, personal space and finally intimate space that extends outward from our bodies in every directions. Different people in our life can be placed in different spaces and sometimes we change their positions when there are some conflicts with our comfort zone. The criteria for these divisions can be explained in individual, cultural, or social differences but sometimes it is much more complicated and we have just to rely on our feelings.