December 1, 2020: Romania’s National Day

 Every year, on December 1^st, Romania celebrates its National Day (also known as "The Great Union Day"),

which is an event of a major historical significance, marking the unification of Transylvania, Bessarabia and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom, in 1918.
Dear Romanian fellows, near and far, together with my family, we wish you peace, good health, prosperity and joyful moments together with your loved ones!   

● My previous greetings on the same theme: ROMANIA's NATIONAL Day – 2019, 2018

November 11, 2020: REMEMBRANCE Day

On November 11 is 'Memorial Day'...the perfect time of the year to remember and honor our veterans since they gave their tomorrows so we could have our today...lest we forget...

● A previous post on the same theme: REMEMBRANCE Day – 2019

The ’art’ of WELLBEING

Nowadays, given that the entire world is still facing a multitude of challenging situations, lots of people began considering more seriously their state of well-being. But before I will share with you few insights on this matter, I would like to briefly refresh what well-being is. According to varied scholars, well-being is the experience of health, happiness and prosperity, which include a good mental health, high life satisfaction, a clear sense of meaning (or life purpose), and the sound ability to manage stress.
All seems to be pretty straight forward, but when it comes to the practical aspect of it, so many people stumble badly, and the big question is why? Hard to draw a general conclusion because every person is different and the subject in itself is truly vast, but here, I will list very few concepts from classics, which I find worth sharing further:
- In life, moving toward a greater sense of well-being is an ongoing journey, made of many small steps
- For a well-being seeker it is recommended to constantly be active, be positive, be social and be mindful
- Have every day a clear sense of purpose and sound resilience
- Create for yourself a healthy mindset (remember, a positive mindset is an investment on your overall well-being)
- Stop blaming others for your life failure/s (also known as 'the victim syndrome' or 'the victim mentality'), analyze yourself (in a mature & objective manner) and then take full responsibility for your behavior and actions
- Stay connected with people through meaningful relationships (in other words, be a good friend...if you don't know how, grab a book and learn the skill)
- Be grateful (appreciate every moment, every sunset, nature, and everything which surrounds you)
- Keep learning new things and smile every day
Generally speaking, when people think or speak about well-being, they are tempted to consider that only big things in life could make a big difference, but more often than not, the many little things, done consistently, with a bright smile on the face, have the biggest impact on one's life
So, as I wrap up my brief comments here, I'm glad to leave you with an excerpt, helpful to meditate upon...enjoy!
"Never forget that the skin wrinkles, the hair turns gray and the days turn into years...but what it is important remains: your strength and determination are ageless. It is your spirit that removes the spider webs. Beyond any point of arrival is one of departure, beyond any success is another attempt. As long as you live, you feel alive. If you miss what you've been doing, do that again. Don't get lost among the photos yellowed by time...carry on, especially when everybody expects you to renounce. Don't let your strength perish and by doing so, instead of pity, you command respect. When you can't run anymore, take a trot; when you can't do that either, walk, and when you can't walk freely any longer, take a cane, but never give up." (Mother Teresa)