{"id":155574,"date":"2019-07-16T17:05:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T00:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=155574"},"modified":"2019-07-16T17:12:23","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T00:12:23","slug":"why-be-happy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/16\/why-be-happy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Be Happy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Why is happiness important? Why be happy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The happier I am, the more creatively productive I am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My directive in life is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Maximize my creative productivity while I still live.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" data-attachment-id=\"155504\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2-scaled.jpg?fit=5376%2C4032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5376,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PENTAX 645Z&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1507987760&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"eric kim beautiful pentax 645z2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2-scaled.jpg?fit=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2.jpg?resize=2000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-155504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2-scaled.jpg?resize=920%2C690&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/eric-kim-beautiful-pentax-645z2.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to become happier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think the best way to think about happiness is to think about strength. When I say I am &#8216;happy&#8217;, I mean to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I am over-abundant with physiological vigor, strength, and power.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a mindset\/bodyset of overflowing vitality, and inner-wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to become stronger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1325\" data-attachment-id=\"138301\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/eric-kim-portrait-selfie6-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1493889997&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM PHOTOGRAPHY&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ERIC KIM PORTRAIT &amp;#8211; SELFIE6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6-2000x1325.jpg?resize=2000%2C1325&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6.jpg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6.jpg?resize=690%2C457&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ERIC-KIM-PORTRAIT-SELFIE6.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it seems some practical tips include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sleep 8+ hours a night<\/li><li>Walk a lot during the day (walk in total of at least 2 hours a day)<\/li><li>Expose yourself to sunlight, randomness\/difference in environment<\/li><li>Listen to music which strengthens and uplifts\/empowers you<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/intermittent-fasting-tips\/\">Intermittent fasting<\/a><\/strong>: Don&#8217;t eat breakfast or lunch. During the day drink lots of black coffee (cold brew\/espresso) and water. When you break your fast after 5pm, food will taste 1000x better. Furthermore, you will have more strength, vitality, and focus throughout the day.<\/li><li><strong>Build muscle<\/strong>: I encourage the &#8216;one rep max&#8217; style training in <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/06\/the-zen-of-powerlifting\/\">powerlifting<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/philosophy\/\">Philosophy by KIM<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/product\/zen-of-eric\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"2061\" data-attachment-id=\"101686\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/08\/youre-successful-once-people-start-hating-on-you\/zenofericcover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zenofericcover.jpg?fit=1275%2C2061&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1275,2061\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"zenofericcover\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zenofericcover.jpg?fit=1237%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zenofericcover.jpg?resize=1275%2C2061\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zenofericcover.jpg?w=1275&amp;ssl=1 1275w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zenofericcover.jpg?resize=768%2C1241&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zenofericcover.jpg?resize=1237%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1237w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/zenofericcover.jpg?resize=830%2C1342&amp;ssl=1 830w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dictate your meaning and purpose in your life with <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/product\/zen-of-eric\/\">ZEN OF ERIC<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philosophical Essays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/15\/permissionless-living\/\">Permissionless Living<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/11\/in-praise-of-unconventional-wisdom\/\">In Praise of Unconventional Wisdom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/11\/become-the-change-which-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world\/\">Become the Change Which You Wish to See in the World<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/15\/happiness-2\/\">Happiness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/07\/beyond-freedom\/\">Beyond Freedom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/04\/idolize-people-not-stuff\/\">Idolize People, Not Stuff<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/16\/what-makes-you-stronger-what-makes-you-weaker\/\">What Makes You Stronger? What Makes You Weaker?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/15\/why-hate\/\">Why Hate?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/12\/the-secret-of-happiness-2\/\">The Secret of Happiness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/09\/youre-constantly-in-a-state-of-becoming\/\">You&#8217;re Constantly in a State of Becoming<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/07\/life-is-about-choices-not-obligations\/\">Life is about Choices, Not Obligations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/03\/anti-nihilism\/\">Anti-Nihilism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/22\/first-do-what-is-best-for-you\/\">First, Do What is Best for You.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/21\/live-dynamic\/\">Live Dynamic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/12\/how-to-prosper-2\/\">How to Prosper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/01\/is-the-point-of-life-to-be-satisfied\/\">Is the Point of Life to Be Satisfied?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/27\/supreme-effort-of-will\/\">SUPREME EFFORT OF WILL.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/25\/how-to-become-more-idealistic\/\">How to Become more Idealistic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/15\/thrivival-101-philosophy\/\">Thrivival 101<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/02\/create-yourself\/\">Create Yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/28\/non-small-philosophy\/\">Non-Small<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/25\/inspiration-philosophy\/\">Inspiration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/24\/how-to-live-a-heroic-life-dare-the-heights-philosophy\/\">How to Live a Heroic Life: Dare the Heights!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/12\/human-augmentation\/\">Human Augmentation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/10\/prune\/\">Prune<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/09\/happiness-do-what-you-want-to-do-and-dont-do-what-you-dont-want-to-do\/\">Happiness: Do What You Want to Do (And Don&#8217;t Do What You Don&#8217;t Want to Do)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/05\/avoid-vain-empty-pursuits-in-life\/\">Avoid Vain (Empty) Pursuits in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/04\/modern-slavery\/\">Modern Slavery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/20\/kill-the-leeches\/\">Kill the Leeches<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/17\/wisdom-augmentation\/\">Wisdom Augmentation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/11\/why-we-need-friction-in-life\/\">Why We Need Friction in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/10\/straight-line-philosophy\/\">Straight Line Philosophy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/05\/whats-your-end-game-in-life\/\">What&#8217;s Your End-Game in Life?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/02\/create-your-own-happiness-today\/\">Create Your Own Happiness Today<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/30\/desire-both-pleasure-and-pain-in-life\/\">Desire Both Pain and Pleasure in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/27\/try-the-impossible\/\">Try the Impossible<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/19\/self-respect\/\">SELF-RESPECT<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/17\/anti-social-extrovert\/\">Anti-Social Extrovert<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/16\/never-blame-anybody-but-yourself\/\">Never Blame Anybody But Yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/08\/human-flourishing\/\">Human Flourishing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/02\/simpler-not-better\/\">Simpler, Not Better.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/01\/how-to-be-free\/\">How to be Free<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/24\/embrace-the-extremes-philosophy\/\">Embrace the Extremes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/13\/cultivate-your-own-culture\/\">Cultivate Your Own Culture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/12\/courage\/\">COURAGE.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/11\/thrivival\/\">Thrivival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/03\/inner-power\/\">Inner Power<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/01\/how-to-live-a-purposeful-life\/\">How to Live a Purposeful Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/29\/my-definition-of-happiness\/\">My Definition of Happiness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/26\/change-is-good-philosophy\/\">Why Change is Good<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/Why-work\/\">Why Work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/19\/96663\/\">How to Live the Happiest Possible Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/16\/the-two-pronged-approach-to-maximize-joy-in-your-life\/\">The Two-Pronged Approach to Maximize Joy in Your Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/13\/you-always-have-another-option\/\">You Always Have Another Option!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/11\/infinitism\/\">INFINITISM<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/11\/never-stop\/\">Never Stop!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/09\/what-is-your-self-directed-purpose-in-life\/\">What is Your Self-Directed Purpose in Life?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/06\/live-today-like-it-were-your-last\/\">Live Today Like it Were Your Last<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/04\/do-you-photograph-to-live-or-live-to-photograph\/\">Do You Photograph to Live, or Live to Photograph?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/18\/artist-philosopher\/\">ARTIST-PHILOSOPHER<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/27\/live-life-to-the-fullest\/\">Live Life to the Fullest!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/16\/in-praise-of-selfishness\/\">In Praise of Selfishness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/15\/why-you-must-be-a-yay-sayer-to-succeed-in-entrepreneurship-and-life\/\">Why You Must Be a YAY-SAYER to Succeed in Entrepreneurship and Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/12\/why-i-love-walking\/\">Why I Love Walking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/11\/live-life-like-a-video-game\/\">Live Life Like a Video Game!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/08\/simple-luxuries-in-life\/\">Simple Luxuries in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/04\/treat-your-life-like-a-fun-experiment\/\">Treat Your Life Like a Fun Experiment!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/02\/only-prove-it-to-yourself\/\">Only Prove it to Yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/23\/you-dont-always-need-to-feel-joyful-to-live-a-fulfilling-and-meaningful-life\/\">You Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Always Need to Feel Joyful to Live a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/21\/life-is-too-short-to-be-bored\/\">Life is Too Short to Be Bored!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/15\/money-cannot-destroy-boredom\/\">Money Cannot Destroy Boredom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/11\/how-to-find-inspiration-in-life\/\">How to Find Inspiration in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/07\/why-you-must-ignore-haters-to-succeed-and-win-in-life\/\">Why You Must Ignore Haters to Succeed and Win in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/05\/an-active-life-is-a-happy-life\/\">An Active Life is a Happy Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/23\/my-simple-joys-in-life\/\">My Simple Joys in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/18\/never-stop-striving\/\">Never Stop Striving<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/11\/how-to-motivate-yourself-in-life\/\">How to Motivate Yourself in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/08\/how-to-be-optimistic-in-life\/\">How to Be Optimistic in Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/07\/how-to-dictate-your-purpose-in-life\/\">How to Dictate Your Purpose in 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