Hello everyone, one thing I'd like people here to know about me:

[Ty****]

I've been on a long journey of rediscovery the last 5 or so years.. I'm 27 years old. I've come to learn that love and positivity are my natural way of being. I came here to connect with like-minded people and talk about a lot of topics, especially spirituality, and get others insights and opinions. I'm an architect by profession, I live in South Africa, I do art and play games as a hobby. I'm a bit shy, so I hope I'll be able to connect easily and take the first step :') Hello lovely people ❤️

[Ps****]

Hi Typekal! I am new here too and hoping to connect with like-minded people. It took me more than a decade to learn how to shift from being a pessimist to an optimist. Takes effort but I do agree with you that positivity and love is the natural way of being, being the best of who we are! Just wanted to say hi to a fellow newbie here  

[Ty****]

Hi Eve, thanks for the welcome, I really appreciate it :') and welcome to you too.
It does take effort (and courage) but we'll all get there in the end.
What are some of your interests if you'd like to share? 

So happy you reached out. Much love ❤️ 

[Ps****]

Most welcome and thanks for the welcome too 

Regarding interests, I love learning. I consider myself a lifelong learner so I do love to read books or learn online courses particularly related to personality development, finances recently and happiness, of course. A little bit of blogging. I hope to create a life coaching online platform someday. My personal project that takes a lot of my time recently.

How about you? What kind of art you do and games you play as well as any other interests, if any.

[su****]

Welcome! 

I'm looking forward to your lots of topics. 

 

From my point of view, "life coaches" try to sell "the one, simple, magic secret to a happy life" for money.

But since the "secret" is to make the happiness yourself, independent from other people, you don't need a coach for that. 

But feel free to change my mind. 

 

I like this forum where people can just share life advice for free.

[At****]

Hi Typekal, welcome to the community! Lovely to hear from you :).

[Ps****]

Hi suedseefrucht and thank you!

Regarding life coaches, first thing is they are not supposed to give you advice. Insights, guidance or information, but not advice since it is up to the client to decide what action to take after a coaching conversation. If they give advice, they are called mentors or advisors.

I agree that happiness comes from within yet it is surprising how miserable a lot of people have been by seeking happiness from the approval of others. Experience varies, beliefs varies, knowledge varies. Some people may need support, others don't, but not just being happy but other goals in life as well.

So, I guess you are one happy person? If so, I am happy for you

[su****]

vor 12 Stunden, schrieb PsycheEve:

Regarding life coaches, first thing is they are not supposed to give you advice. Insights, guidance or information, but not advice since it is up to the client to decide what action to take after a coaching conversation

Alright, thanks. I was imagined it like a sports coach: "Come on, do 5 more pushups!", "Come on, do something for yourself today."
 

vor 12 Stunden, schrieb PsycheEve:

So, I guess you are one happy person?

Well, I'm not happy all the time. There are things making me happy, things making me sad, things making me worry, but generally, I'm doing good and I am where I'd like to be in my life right now.

I agree that information and other people's experiences are helpful, which is pretty much the reason why I'm here. So I like your idea of helping others by sharing information and insights.