Travel circumference.

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why?

With a quick google search, you can read about the most hazardous places in the world. These places put your life at risk and are perilous.

Snake Island, Brazil.

Death Valley, California.

Danakil Desert, Ethiopia.

Lake Natron, Tanzania.

Oymyakon, Siberia.

Any place considered a war zone.

The why?

Extreme environmental conditions and hazards making life unbearable, unpleasant and unpredictable.

They are also life-threatening, making them less than ideal destinations

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Preferred.

What is your favorite restaurant?

I don’t have a favorite restaurant, I have many. I have a diverse palate and enjoy different types of cuisines.

It also depends on what mood I’m in at different times. I eat culinary delights from varies places with distinct culinary styles.

I have multitudes of spots to visit for distinct types of fare. Italian, Thai, Chinese, American, Southern, Mediterranean, Japanese, Mexican, Spanish, Seafood, Vegan, Brazilian, Coffee, desserts, Hamburgers and Chicken.

I also like to investigate new places.

That’s one of the things that continues to keeps life intriguing.

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Positivity

Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

Being positive.

Disconnecting from social media and main stream media by limiting my time on.

Finding books without ego to read that influence positive thinking.

Taking negative energy and negative people out of my life as much as possible.

Being positive and propelling a positive outlook when challenged.

Being positive even when it seems infeasible.

Being me.

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Happiness.

When did happiness become a commodity? When was just “being” enough?

Finding happiness was created over 200 years ago. It is created with capitalism in mind. A marketing tool.

Finding happiness keeps you in that eternal loop of consumerism that never stops. Happiness is in the sky, water, trees, flowers, dirt and grass. Happiness is in all of nature. It’s free.

Finding happiness is in the love you feel for another human or creature.

It’s free.

Finding happiness is tasting food that you cooked. It’s free.

How did finding happiness become so costly?

Finding happiness now creates anxiety and a cycle of consumption and discontentment. This is sold as happiness.

Happiness itself is a state of mind and being that transcends material wealth, status, validation or possessions.

Look out the window.

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Tao Te Ching

What book could you read over and over again?

The Tao Te Ching is a classical Chinese text attributed to Laozi (Lao Tzu) a philosopher believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE. It’s a fundamental text in Taoism, exploring themes such as nature, balance, and the Tao (the Way). The text consists of 81 short chapters or verses, each offering wisdom and guidance on living in harmony with the Tao.

Laozi is considered the founder of Taoism and is revered for his teachings on the Tao.

I particularly find Stephen Mitchell’s transition to be the best for me. Straightforward and to the point without any of the fringe (decorative borders) found in other translations.

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Dogs vs Humans

Teddy

What animals make the best/worst pets?

I feel dogs that are properly trained, make the best pets. They are always happy to see us and will fight to the death to protect us. Great companions.

I feel humans make the worst pets. Even properly trained. They’re very unpredictable and opinionated and many change opinions like shoes.

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