Translation: Happiness doesn’t come from searching only from living.
This really seems to resonate with me. I can't control the past or the future, all I have is the now. I do try and be prepared for Stuff, but when it comes to mood, I try and live day by day, step by step.
I lost too much at a formative age, so I know things change and dump you in a hole at the flip of a coin so that means that I make the most of everything I can, when I can.
Thanks for this, Wil. The Finns I’ve known have seemed a bit mysterious to me, but thinking about their philosophy of life should help explain why I feel this way. It’s a lot to think about.
Thanks Penelope. I'm not trying to be a spokesman for Finnish Being of course but it's fun to share my thoughts and observations about life here. Thanks for reading.
Onni ei tule etsien, vaan eläen
Translation: Happiness doesn’t come from searching only from living.
This really seems to resonate with me. I can't control the past or the future, all I have is the now. I do try and be prepared for Stuff, but when it comes to mood, I try and live day by day, step by step.
I lost too much at a formative age, so I know things change and dump you in a hole at the flip of a coin so that means that I make the most of everything I can, when I can.
Every day above ground is a good day, right?
I'm with you there. Thanks for reading. It means so much to me.
Bit Parts
I am
Just an actor,
An “old man” bit part in
A play titled LIFE. I wait for
Godot.
©️2025 Brooks Tish
American Cinquain is a syllabic form consisting of five lines with syllable count of 2,4,6,8,2.
Thanks for this, Wil. The Finns I’ve known have seemed a bit mysterious to me, but thinking about their philosophy of life should help explain why I feel this way. It’s a lot to think about.
Thanks Penelope. I'm not trying to be a spokesman for Finnish Being of course but it's fun to share my thoughts and observations about life here. Thanks for reading.
No marmite? Always a plus
Moomins? Fabulous!
Tar flavored candy? No
I could go on and on about my life in Helsinki, my likes & loves, and my ‘no ways, but you do SO much better I think I should stop
And my fave cafe on the planet is there… Cafe Regatta!
I'll try and check it out when I'm there next. Cheers, Jack.
Very inspiring Finnish philosophy ;) Thank you Wil !
Thank you old friend!! Xx