Bali Honeymoon Insights: Beyond the Beaches

Hey Friends,

I just got back from my honeymoon in Bali, and it was an eye-opener in more ways than one.

Apart from the beautiful beaches and amazing sunsets, I picked up a few lessons that really made me think, and I want to share them with you.

1. We Have Too Much Stuff

In our Western paradise of plenty, we are plagued by what I call 'diseases of abundance.'

Our battles with health are not because we lack but because we drown in surplus.

We feast on a banquet of options, yet starve for nutritional value. Our plates are full, but our bodies and souls languish in deficit.

The excess of food, the plethora of empty calories, the never-ending buffet of desires—all of these, rather than nourishing us, have led us astray from the essence of well-being.

2. Fancy Things Don't Make Us Happy

As I indulged in the luxuries that Bali offers (at a fraction of the cost), I realised that luxuries, in excess, lose their luster.

How many massages can one enjoy before it starts to feel routine?

How many gourmet meals can you eat before the tastes blend into a monotonous palate?

The pursuit of pleasure, devoid of purpose, is a pursuit destined for emptiness.

It became abundantly clear that happiness isn’t a commodity that can be purchased, rather, it's cultivated through purposeful living.

3. Doing Stuff That Matters Feels Good

Our work and purpose aren't just chores to dread; they're the very essence of what makes life worth living.

We chase comfort, thinking it'll make us happy, but real joy comes from knowing you're making a difference, from being part of something bigger.

Work isn't the enemy of happiness; it's its best friend.

There's nothing like the feeling you get after a day of hard work, tackling obstacles, and contributing to the world.

Now that I'm back, stepping into the hustle and bustle of our regular life, Bali's lessons are lighting the way for me.

Happiness isn't about having more; it's about being more—more engaged, more productive, more connected to what truly matters.

So, I challenge you: Let's welcome the work and the challenges because they're not obstacles; they're opportunities to live fully and make our mark on the world.

Best,
Marko

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