I binge-watched the documentary series in two evenings. It was a captivating journey into the lives of centenarians from around the world, and it left me inspired and filled with a profound appreciation for the joys of life. In "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," I had the privilege of experiencing individuals who have not only crossed the remarkable milestone of 100 years but are also thriving in ways that defy conventional wisdom.

What struck me the most was that these centenarians were not confined to impersonal elderly care facilities but were surrounded by the warmth of their families and communities. In a world where we often find ourselves swept away by the currents of modernity, witnessing the unwavering devotion of these remarkable individuals to their friends and communities was nothing short of heartwarming.
The documentary provided a unique window into the lives of these beautiful souls who have generously mastered the art of living and shared their wisdom. It was a journey that enriched and enlightened me, and I wholeheartedly urge you to experience it on Netflix.

In this article, we'll delve into the profound lessons and insights from the Blue Zones, where centenarians thrive and defy the norms of ageing. These remarkable individuals have unlocked the secrets to longevity, and their wisdom can inspire us all to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. 

Let's embark on this extraordinary journey together.
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to live a long and fulfilling life? The Netflix documentary "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" by Dan Buettner explores this question by taking us on a global journey to regions where people consistently live past 100 years. These areas, known as Blue Zones, include Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California.

Introduction
For years, I struggled with the pressure of choosing a "calling," a one-dimensional career path that society seemed to dictate. Like many of you, I’ve been given the curiosity of interests across various fields—writing, digital design, health and nutrition —and settling for just one felt like tearing pages out of a book and reading only a fragment. Then, I stumbled upon the term "multipotentialite," it was like someone had finally switched on the light.

The First Signs
Growing up, I was that kid who wanted to be a chef one day and an interior designer the next. The world was my playground, filled with endless curiosities that beckoned to be explored. While others seemed to focus on specialised interests, I found myself diving into books about crafts, science, adventure, and even cookbooks.

Facing Societal Expectations
However, childhood freedom soon gave way to societal expectations in adulthood. Everywhere I looked, people seemed to be narrowing their focus, diving deep into their chosen professions, and labelling themselves with singular identities. "I'm a lawyer," "I'm a teacher," "I'm an engineer," they would say. Amidst all this, I felt like an outsider—a Jack-of-all-trades but master of none.

The ‘Aha!’ Moment
It wasn't until I read an article about multipotentiality that I found my tribe. There were people like me—curious, passionate, and unwilling to confine themselves to a singular pursuit. Discovering this concept was a revelation. It gave me the framework to weave my diverse interests into something meaningful and uniquely mine. It was like finding a name for a phenomenon I had experienced but couldn't articulate. I wasn’t scattered or indecisive; I was a multipotentialite, a SkillWeaver.

The Rise of the SkillWeaver
Becoming aware of my multipotentialite nature led to the concept of SkillWeaving—a dynamic way to interlace multiple skills, passions, and interests into an integrated tapestry. This realisation helped me not only accept but also celebrate my diverse interests. I could be a writer who utilises technological tools to tell stories, a nutrition specialist who integrates the arts to communicate wellness, and more.

The Journey Ahead
Life as a SkillWeaver is an exhilarating journey of perpetual learning and unlearning. It’s about understanding that you don’t have to be just one thing; you can be many, all at once. It's a journey where your talents don't compete; they collaborate. Where your skills don't stifle each other, they amplify.

Conclusion
Discovering my multipotentialite nature was like an awakening. It empowered me to step out of societal constructs and embrace the multiplicity that has always been my authentic self. If you're tired of trying to fit into boxes, labels, or confined career paths, maybe it's time for your own awakening. Maybe it’s time for you to discover the SkillWeaver within.

Being happy is a choice.
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You can decide how your day will go every minute of the day. You can choose to be sad and depressed, or you can choose to get up out of bed and say, "today is going to be a great day!" It's common to wake up in the morning feeling unmotivated, but that doesn't mean anything. Your life isn't as bad as you think; you're in a warm bed. So get up, grab that coffee (or tea) and start your day by making choices that will make you happy!

It's important to remember that you can choose how you feel about anything at any time. So if you're feeling down, it's time to start making positive choices like "I'm going to be happy." Or even better, have something positive to say about someone else or compliment them.
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There are many ways to choose happiness every day. For example, you can choose not to let other people's actions affect your mood or behaviour. You can choose things that make you happy instead of just doing what others want. You can focus on the positive instead of the negative. And you can be grateful for what you have instead of dwelling on what you don't have.

Getting angry and wasting energy doesn't do anything but make you unhappy. Anger is a negative emotion that doesn't solve anything and can lead to regret. Instead of getting angry, try to be patient with yourself and others. It's not about what happens in your life that makes you happy, but how you react to it.

Baby steps are a great way to get started on the road to happiness. Keep learning how to be happier every day. You can do it! It

Where do you start?
One way to start becoming happier is to focus on the things you are grateful for. So every day, take a few minutes to think about the things that make you happy or bring you joy. This could be your family, friends, pets, hobbies, or anything else that brings you happiness. By focusing on the positive aspects of your life, you can shift your perspective and start seeing the good in your life.
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Another way to start becoming happier is to take care of yourself. This means ensuring you get enough sleep, eat well, exercise, and take time for yourself. When you are well-rested and nourished, you will have more energy and a better mood. Exercise, in particular, has been shown to positively affect mood and can help reduce stress and anxiety. Self-care melts into Self-Love. 
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Finally, try to surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Spend time with friends and family who lift you up and make you happy. Avoid negative people or situations that bring you down. By focusing on the positive and surrounding yourself with supportive people, you can become happier.

​Mona M. Bee

​We all want to be happy. But what exactly is happiness? Is it something we can achieve with a simple prescription? Or is it something that involves a bit more work? The answer depends on who you ask.

The term "happiness" has been used in different ways throughout history. For example, in the 1700s, "happiness" refers to things like wealth and power. However, more recently, psychologists have defined happiness as an emotional state characterized by positive emotions and feelings.

Happiness is how you feel when you reflect on an experience or a moment in your life. It's an emotion that can't be explained by other emotions, like sadness or anger. We all strive for happiness in our lives, but how do we find it? 

​First, think about what makes you happy. Is it spending time with friends and family? Is it taking care of yourself? Maybe it's having a certain amount of safety-net in your bank account or living in a certain place. Once you've figured out what makes you happy, start working toward making those things happen in your life.
​​Happiness is a state of mind. It's not something we have to go out and find, but it's something that comes from within. 

You should avoid basing your personal happiness on another person like a spouse or partner. Happiness will never be something you buy, but it's definitely a state you can create within.

​Happiness is feeling good about yourself, your life, and the people around you. It's a moment of pure joy where everything seems perfect at that moment. It's knowing deep down inside that everything will eventually be okay no matter what happens in this world because you're going to survive it all and come out stronger than ever!
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​Happiness is a feeling we all want to experience. We all strive for it, but it can be hard to define. For example, is there one thing that makes us happy or are there many things that make us happy? 

For those who don't know what gratitude is, the feeling of gratitude is a deep appreciation for all that we have in life. It's not just about counting your blessings but also meaningfully and sincerely appreciating them. For example, one person can be grateful for having a roof over their head, while another might be grateful they can eat three meals daily.
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Gratitude has been shown to benefit our physical health and mental well-being. 

​Gratitude is a positive emotion we feel when focusing on the good things in our lives. It's not about focusing on what you don't have but appreciating what you do. Gratitude can be practised in many ways and every day, even if it only takes a few seconds to pause and reflect on all the great things in your life. When we practice gratitude, we live happier lives because we feel more satisfied with our current situation.
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​I believe happiness is a feeling of contentment and fulfilment in life. It means you are satisfied with your life, and with yourself as a person. Happiness means enjoying the moment and finding joy in simple things like spending time with friends, going on a hike or getting lost in a good book. For me, I can experience bliss sitting with my knitting in front of the TV and enjoying my favorite movies.

​Happiness does not mean the same thing to everyone, though. It can be different for each person depending on their feelings towards life or their personal views on what happiness means to them. However, happiness is still the same when it comes down to the core meaning behind it all, which is feeling good about yourself no matter what happens externally. 

Imagine a government that uses AI-driven technology to ensure its policies are as effective, efficient and transparent as possible. This would be great for all of us! But how do we get to this point? What does the future look like for AI-governance? And how can we ensure that it's done in the best interests of everyone?

Benefits of AI-Technology

• AI can be used to improve government services
• AI can help governments make better decisions
• AI can help governments make better predictions
• AI can help governments make better policies
• AI-driven government promises a more efficient, effective and transparent administration.

If you have ever wondered what our daily lives will look like when the government is run by AI technology, this article is for you.

AI-driven government promises a more efficient and effective administration with less human error and bias. In addition to processing and analyzing large amounts of data faster than humans, AI systems can also make better decisions without fatigue or emotion. Moreover, since machines do not have emotions or political agendas, they won't be influenced by lobbyists or self-interest groups like politicians – making them ideal leaders for any organization that needs objective decision-making skills to succeed (and survive).

Who gets to control the algorithm?
AI is not a black box, but it is also not transparent. The government needs to be able to explain and justify its decisions, even if that means exposing some things AI can't do well. But seriously, who gets to decide what data is used and how it is used? Who gets to decide what the AI does? Who gets to decide what the AI learns? Who gets to decide what the AI does not learn?

These questions may seem trivial in an era where we have become accustomed to trusting our devices with all kinds of personal information about us; however, this complacency obscures important distinctions between government and private-sector use of AI. For example, when Facebook uses algorithms for advertising, you can generally expect that your data will be used toward specific commercial ends. Still, if Facebook were developing a policy making algorithm for use by state agencies or local municipalities, our concerns would need more thorough investigation than they currently enjoy.

The danger here is obvious: If too much power over public decision-making were concentrated in private corporations whose goals are driven more by profit than civic responsibility, then those corporations could easily abuse their position by manipulating public opinion through targeted advertising campaigns aimed at vulnerable demographics.

The challenges of AI
With the possibility of AI being used in the government, it's essential to understand that AI is a tool, not a solution. It can be used for good or evil. In this section, we'll talk about why AI isn't here yet and what challenges still need to be overcome before it becomes mainstream.

AI is not a substitute for human decision-making.
While AI has been around since the 1950s and was popularized by science fiction movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968, many challenges must be addressed before true artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes mainstream. For example, computers don't always make better decisions than humans—they are only as smart as their programming allows them!

People's skills need to evolve with the technology!
As you see, AI technology is becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives. However, it's essential to understand that for this to happen; it will be imperative for people's skillsets to evolve with the technology.

For example:
People need to learn new skills like how to trust AI. They also need to learn how to understand what it does (i.e., its capabilities) and how it thinks (i.e., its algorithms). We'll need these fundamental things as we begin using more advanced systems.
People will also need a basic understanding of computer science so they can control their data and ensure it is appropriately used by the system(s). This means being able to read code!

Governments will have to work on building trust in AI's plans.
To build trust, governments must be transparent with their plans and explain what AI can do. People need to understand how it can help everyday life and how it can also be used for destructive purposes. Governments should ensure people are aware of both sides of the coin to make more informed decisions about using AI technology daily.

Conclusion
Governments have a lot of work ahead of them if they want to implement AI technology successfully. But we believe it will be worth the effort. The potential for AI-driven government is vast: it can make our lives better and more efficient while respecting human rights and freedom.

Written by AI
Edited by Monika Baechler