Happy August 1st!

On this day all over Switzerland you can go to Farmer Brunches, attend speeches and fireworks, go to the forest and have a bratwurst over the fire.  You can do all these and more – and we are a direct democracy, and so far, it is working. Thank God.

But today I remember places where democracy is threatened or non-existent.

I remember, Myanmar, Sudan, DRC, and of course, Yemen, Palestine/Gaza/Israel.

I also remember Venezuela today, on August first.

Summer is a wonderful time to celebrate. The nights are long and the temperatures not too hot (in the evenings).

Celebration is an important part of life – and success.

When you celebrate something, you give it weight and consider it special. So, I ask again, what are you celebrating?

People who celebrate and who are grateful, in general, are healthier and happier than the negative crowd. Research says it, not just me.

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