Happiness can be learned - from animals!

You can learn happiness - from animals!

For example, a donkey is everything but stupid,

says Daniela Ben Said. It just doesn't strive to please others - which could make our daily lives much easier as well." The German-Tunisian woman keeps over 50 animals on her farm on the outskirts of Osnabrück, which has now also become a seminar center. Horses, ponies, chickens, geese, donkeys, owls, pot-bellied pigs, dogs, cats, and a buzzard. All animals have names, because for Daniela, they are roommates, friends, companions, and colleagues. She even occasionally involves them in her performances and lectures. But back to the donkey. He remains stubbornly himself, "while we humans often act according to what partners, parents, friends, neighbors, colleagues, or bosses expect. This ultimately leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness," says the 41-year-old. "Animals, on the other hand, are authentic, react instinctively, and live according to their nature." Daniela Ben Said believes this is worth emulating. And here she explains in more detail what we can learn from which animal:

The Dog: Accept others as they are.

A dog perceives us as we are. He loves his human unconditionally. We feel that love must look like this. However, in the search for Mr. Perfect or the person we want to live with, women in particular often think, "I can still shape him, I can educate him." However, the relationship is doomed to fail if I want to change the person. Therefore, we learn from the dog: Let the person be as he is. Accept him with his quirks, and for the sake of peace... Simple example: I buy a great hat. But if my partner or neighbor says it looks weird, I won't wear it anymore. However, the donkey thinks in a metaphorical sense: Can it be my problem if you don't like my hat? Learn from the donkey: Follow your path!

The Horse: Free yourself from constraints

A horse immediately tells you if it likes you. If not, it shows its teeth or turns its back on you. It has the courage to be honest. What do we learn from that? Free yourself from constraints! Not liking someone, even if it's your own sister, is not a shame. You don't have to be ashamed or bend yourself. Better: Accept it, make the best of it, and say to yourself: It's okay. We are different, that's just how it is.

The Pig: Be proud of seemingly small things

Under normal living conditions, pigs create a home that is cozy and absolutely clean. And they enjoy it. Many people could pat themselves on the back more often for creating a beautiful home, taking care of everything to ensure everyone's well-being. Especially to housewives, I say: Be proud that you create a place for your loved ones to return to happily. Even seemingly small things have great value.

The Owl: Move if you want to change something

A bird does not fly when it is full! We humans, however, are restless, do not enjoy. Or far too little, even when we are full, so we should be satisfied. Put differently: When the owl is hungry, it flies, it moves - but we humans often stay put and complain. From the owl, we can learn: If I am content with myself, I can rest. If not, then I must take action.

The Chicken: Do good and talk about it

Chickens are ambitious and have their eyes on the "career ladder." Especially women can learn from this. When a hen lays an egg, she clucks - done, look! She doesn't rely on someone noticing it "that way." Thus, the chicken does what women often do too little out of modesty: make it clear what you can do.

The Buzzard: Trust yourself

From the buzzard, we can learn self-confidence. It sits on a branch because it trusts its wings, which would save it - not because it trusts the branch, which could break. In difficult situations, we should remind ourselves like this bird: I have achieved a lot in life. Of course, something could go wrong, the branch I'm sitting on could break, but then I'll just fly away and leave the mess behind! Keep in mind: I am brave, I can do it, I can do it all on my own!

The Donkey: Stay true to yourself

Everyone says: The donkey is stubborn, but he is just true to himself. He won't take a step unless he is convinced himself. Pulling him or tempting him with a carrot? No chance. He won't be swayed. In contrast, we humans are easily unsettled, often even led astray from our path. To avoid conflict, for the sake of peace... Simple example: I buy a great hat. But if my partner or neighbor says it looks weird, I won't wear it anymore. However, the donkey thinks in a metaphorical sense: Can it be my problem if you don't like my hat? Learn from the donkey: Follow your path!

The Cat: Courage and patience pay off

A cat always lands on its feet! Also in a metaphorical sense: It lurks and often jumps in vain to catch its mouse. But it keeps at it! It patiently fights for its success. It may not catch ten mice, but then, the eleventh. Goal achieved!

The Sheep: Strength lies in calmness

A sheep chews everything in peace. It also takes its time. Even if it feels threatened by a wolf, it does not react hastily, but forms a circle with fellow sheep against the attacker. Very clever! In contrast, humans think they always have to do everything lightning-fast, respond immediately. They hardly take the time to let things sink in. What often leads to more sustainable success. From the sheep, we learn: Strength lies in calmness. Article [Bild der Frau] About the speaker profile of Daniela A. Ben Said https://www.speakers-excellence.de/redner/daniela-a-ben-said-buchen.html