Uncertainty, anticipation and other expressions of expectation frequently go hand-in-hand with unhappiness. The answer is much simpler than you think.

We are often our own worst enemies because of the way we think. Honestly appreciating a variety of perspectives yields opportunities.

Feeling at home – whether it is in a particular place, or with a particular person, or even a cosy community – satisfies a fundamental human need.

Shakespear said All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. We can only use the tools around us to help us reach an end.

If you have an infinite amount of time to do what you need to do, then a few hours, days, or years don’t matter. Universal convenience is measured in the context of a much bigger picture than you can imagine.

We all get what we ask for eventually. We just often don’t see it because we expect to get what we ask for in a very specific form. The universe does deliver, but it doesn’t care about your expectations.

Being content is a state of mind. What do you really need to be happy?

The more ambitious you are, the more likely it will be that you will be discontent with your lot. Controlling your own wants, needs and expectations is difficult.

Have you ever experienced something amazing – be it a place, a meal, or a musical interlude? What did you think about when you were experiencing it? Were you in the moment, or were you thinking when I can experience this again? Did you try to experience it again?

We can often find beauty in unexpected places. It is generally a function of our awareness, state of mind and what we choose to focus on.