The importance of a good social network, living in the NOW, a birthday tribute from Thailand (20/1/2020).

So blessed to have to turned 26,27 and now 28 in my favourite country with such amazing sets of friends and family. This year was epic, as you’d expect when my bday merged with a hen finale.Thanks to my family and friends all over the world, not just for the birthday wishes, but the number of real relationships and experiences I’ve had with you guys over the years.

Genuinely, true happiness and enjoyment, away from superficial items, is all about your connection with people and moments you’ve had in time, and will in the future, both personal and social.Without all of you, my real level of fulfilment living the life I have, would be very limited. Even if we don’t speak in a while, people and moments are never permanently forgotten (unless very drunk ). It is not about how many friendships, but the combined strength of them that is important in life. Get yourself a good support network and proper SUSTAINABLE relationships, and you’ll find real happiness away from the material world.

Don’t get lost in what ifs and distant future problems. Forgive quickly and think about positive outcomes, instead of worrying about potential failure. Humans quickly assume the worst but what if we just tried to assume the best. If it does end up working out, no one will ever give you back the time you spent worrying back, and then who’s the fool. If it doesn’t work out you’ll have to deal with it anyway. A content life is about current mood, current feeling and current thoughts, each step of the way . So why do we think that throwing in so many future unknown variables can ever help towards this goal. Be present; don’t waste too much thought on future unknowns and have proper experiences in life, both alone and with people.

Remember, time and experiences are a way more valuable commodity than money which comes and goes. Time never comes back. Be free in thought and don’t do things just because those around you do. Be true to yourself and break the mould if you have to.I love you all so much and let’s all help each other make this a life to remember. Here’s to another year of living well. Happy 2020.