Not huge one: 4 wrong national ideas that will be our man

They say that the Russian well, the German death. It's possible that it works and Vice versa, but there are concepts that are equally useful for all inhabitants of the Earth. Some of them have become national ideas, such as the Danish "Hygge" — the unique combination of coziness, comfort and well-being.

But four more international ideas that you can adopt on the path to happiness and inner harmony.

National idea — it is not quite an abstract concept — it largely determines the meaning of the existence of a particular ethnic group. In the world there are many unusual philosophies like that, but the most understandable to us, logically, are the national ideas of close neighbors.

In this country believe that there are no such things that would be cause for denial ourselves small pleasures. Communication with friends near roasted on a spit the pig, a glass of wine, Cup of coffee or just a lazy half-hour observation window for things like — is the fact that the Serbs cannot be taken away, even in the busiest working schedule.

How does it work? It's very simple. If you loaf on the job, reading the news online or chatting leisurely chat with friends, it is not a Merak, and procrastination. The idea of Merak is to quickly do the job, and then enjoy doing nothing. While there are no thoughts and conversations about things — only to full concentration on the physical and mental comfort.

The meaning of Merak in reducing the stress load on the person. Despite the fact that it is the national idea of the Serbs, therefore, live almost all of the Balkans. Perhaps that is why the life expectancy is the same as in the U.S., with much lower income and much more harmful fatty foods, and total Smoking.

This national idea is that you need to succeed in the only thing that makes the morning to get up in the morning. Many believe that the idea of ikigai came to Japan from Okinawa, joined the Empire only in 1879. Therefore, she does not fit into our understanding of the Japanese, who prefer to die at work.

The principle of ikigai is to do only what you really like and it seems nice and cool. Of course, this approach is fraught with abuse, because a lot of people find their calling in computer games and beer tasting. But it is important to find a compromise between a pleasant and socially useful, what many Japanese are doing well.

According to ikigai, do not need to build any business to the rank of worship. You can just look at the Pantheon of Shinto gods, which the Japanese believe. Each a master of his craft, no matter how insignificant it may be. Maybe that's why in the land of the rising sun any work is honorable and fair, as the activities of state officials, and the school janitor.

Followers of this idea, I prefer not to think that they are smarter, more talented or even better than the other. This national idea is one of the few in the world that has the exact wording. Its essence in the book the Danish author and satirist, Axel Sandemose "a Fugitive crosses his track," the events that take place in the Jante — the fictional working village. The inhabitants of this place live according to specific rules.

They require simple but important things for people: do not boast about successes, not advice, when not asked, do not show your high social status, do not criticize others. Violators of these rules in Norway and Denmark can quickly be in a social vacuum.

Do the inhabitants of these Scandinavian countries deny that they live according to some kind of a satirical book, but if you start asking them about their views on life and relationships in society, all will be exactly as described in Sandemose almost a hundred years ago.

The national idea of Sisu, which is shared by the Finns, is the courage and calm, measured persistence, leading to the achievement of a certain goal. If this refers only to creative work, useful for family and society. Good judgment and common sense must stand at the head of everything, only then can you achieve success, according to the residents of Suomi.

A great example of Sisu is a confrontation with the Finns powerful Soviet army in the 1939-1940 year with only 32 tanks and one armored vehicle. Performing any work, we must strive to see it through, whatever it seemed complicated and impossible.

The Finns believe that the obstacles are not the reason for the deviation and at the head of all put a sensible decision. You do not need to brag because others and so perfectly clear, when someone is showing Sisu. But even if no one monitors it, do not relax, because you're doing something primarily for yourself, not for other people's opinions.

Also the idea of Sisu means of sports, as it is believed that physical health is inseparably connected with the mental fortitude. No wonder in 2018 Finns acknowledged the happiest nation on the planet. Finland is 15 for GDP in the world, while not entering into any blocks. Finns know very well where to go and how to reach the target.