We often hear that success is not for everyone. It may sound harsh, but there is a deep truth in it. Just like in nature – not every lion that runs after a zebra will catch it. But one thing is certain: every lion that caught a zebra had to chase it first. This is a lesson we can use in our own lives....
I have just finished reading Viktor E. Frankl's book Man's Search for Meaning and I must say it really left something inside me. It has been a long time since a book touched me so deeply and made me think about how I face life, people, and difficult situations. Frankl, who went through the horrors of concentration camps,...
One day I was waiting for the bus when I saw an old woman with heavy shopping bags. She looked very tired, and many people just walked past her. At first, I was not sure what to do, but then I went to her and asked if I could help. She smiled and said yes. I carried her bags for...
In today's fast world we often forget about the simplest and most natural thing – human closeness. A hug. Something that costs nothing but has a huge value. Even though it may look like a small gesture, its effects are real – it reduces stress, supports the immune system, and brings a feeling of safety.
Life is not about expensive shoes for ten thousand crowns sitting in your closet, while your passport has no stamps. If you have never smelled the air of another country, tasted new food, or shared a table with strangers on the other side of the world, then you are missing something important.
People say that life is like a train. It always moves forward, it never stops forever, and it never waits just for you. Still, many people find themselves at a station – standing, hesitating, and thinking: "I will wait for a better opportunity, a better job, a better relationship… and then I will get on." But meanwhile, the...
Recently, I watched the movie Midnight in Paris, and one theme stayed with me for a long time. The main character, Gil, finds himself in the magical world of the 1920s, surrounded by legendary artists, writers, and musicians. He believes that this period was perfect – better than his own present. But during his adventures, he discovers that...
Someone once said: "The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason – because what lies ahead is more important than what's behind." It may sound like a cliché, but it holds a deep truth.
There's a scene in Night at the Museum that has always stayed with me. It's simple but powerful. Larry, the night guard, has just lost his job. He's defeated, uncertain, and says quietly: "I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow." Teddy Roosevelt, the wax figure come to life, replies with a smile: "How exciting."
Not long ago, I came across a quote that really made me stop and think: "If you see the same tree twice in a forest, it's because you are lost."