May 042026
 

6 Enemies of Happiness: complaining — focus on what you can change, not what you can’t; negative self‑talk — treat yourself like you would treat a friend; lack of goals — having something to aim for gives your life direction; procrastination — the longer you wait, the harder it will be to start; need for validation — seeking approval from others is a waste of energy; comparing yourself to others — comparison leads to jealousy and discontent.

6 Enemies of Happiness

  1. Complaining — Focus on what you can change, not what you can’t.
  2. Negative Self‑Talk — Treat yourself like you would treat a friend.
  3. Lack of Goals — Having something to aim for gives your life direction.
  4. Procrastination — The longer you wait, the harder it will be to start.
  5. Need for Validation — Seeking approval from others is a waste of energy.
  6. Comparing Yourself to Others — Comparison leads to jealousy and discontent.
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May 042026
 
Polly Perkins was after a talking parrot, so she went to the local pet shop in the hope of securing such a find. She was in luck. The shop assistant assured her that the parrot would learn and repeat any word or phrase it heard. Polly was delighted. However, a week later, the parrot still hadn’t spoken a word. Polly returned to the shop to complain; however, it appeared that the assistant was accurate in what he had said, and refused a refund. Why didn’t the parrot talk?
 
Random Riddle: Polly Perkins

 

 

May 032026
 

The so‑called glory of war is a lie sold by cowards in suits. You don’t die a hero; you die screaming in your own filth while a politician cashes a check.



The so‑called glory of war is a lie sold by cowards in suits. You don’t die a hero; you die screaming in your own filth while a politician cashes a check.