#69 - Go back to nature

When life gets too overwhelming, it's time to go back to basics. Take a step back and retreat to the countryside where life is tranquil.

"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver." - Martin Luther

Photo - Shot in Lim Chu Kang countryside , Singapore.

#68 - Live in the moment

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today." - Dale Carnegie

Photo - Shot in Provence, France 2007.

#67 - Look up

Keep your chin up during trying periods. Maintain a positive view and realise that you cannot please everybody. And don't forget to read your favourite quotes to keep you inspired and motivated.

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein

Photo - Shot in Paris, France 2007.

#66 - Get out of town

Hop on a bike and ride out of town. You'll discover that many interesting places are but a short ride away.

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust

Photo - Shot in Penggarang, Malaysia, 2005.

#65 - Sail away

It's not far down to paradise
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me

It's not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me

Sailing
Takes me away
To where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
- Christopher Cross

Photo - Shot in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2004.

#64 - Don't sweat the small stuff

Life is already stressful enough, don't be too anal and let yourself be bothered by little insignificant things.

#63 - Embrace simplicity

Manifest plainness,

Embrace simplicity,

Reduce selfishness,

Have few desires.

- Lao-tzu