"幸福是良好的健康和糟糕的记忆"

The core idea here is pretty straightforward: if you want to be happy, it helps to have good health and the ability to forget the bad stuff.

This idea is often attributed to Ingrid Bergman, the famous Swedish actress. Imagine the world she lived in—Hollywood in the mid-20th century—with all its glamor and stress. Life in the spotlight wasn't easy, and Bergman must have realized that staying healthy and not dwelling on negative memories were key to her happiness.

Now, let’s take a look at a real-life scenario. Picture a young woman named Sarah. Sarah works in a high-pressure job in marketing, where each day brings tight deadlines, demanding clients, and a mountain of emails. It’s easy to get caught up in the stress, right? But Sarah makes a conscious effort to stay healthy. She runs every morning, eats balanced meals, and takes time to unwind with yoga. But that’s just half the equation. Sarah also practices forgiveness and the art of letting go. When a client is rude or a project goes south, she doesn’t stew over it for days. She's got this mental trick where she tells herself, "It’s done. Move on." This combination keeps her both physically and mentally fit, and most importantly, happy.

So, how do you apply this wisdom to your own life? First, take care of your body. Get regular exercise, eat well, and get enough sleep. It’s like having a sound foundation for a house—you can’t build happiness on shaky ground. Next, work on your memory, or rather, work on what you choose to remember. Focus on the good times and let go of the bad. You don’t need to cling to every grudge or regret. It's like carrying a backpack: the lighter it is, the easier the journey.

Let me tell you about my friend Mike. Mike had a rough time when his startup failed. He lost money, time, and felt like he had let everyone down, including himself. But Mike didn't let that define him. He took up cycling, something he had always loved but had neglected. Every morning, he’d hit the trails, feeling the wind and enjoying the rush of endorphins. As he got physically stronger, he started to let go of the failure. He realized that holding onto his mistakes was just weighing him down. By the time he started his second venture, he had learned to focus on the present and future, not the past. Mike’s happier now, not because he’s successful, but because he’s healthy and he doesn’t let past failures haunt him.

So, think about it. The next time you’re feeling low, hit the gym or go for a run. Sweat it out. And when you find yourself replaying a negative event in your mind, stop. Tell yourself, "That’s over. What’s next?" Happiness isn't just a state of mind; it’s a state of body and memory. Keep both in check, and you’re setting yourself up for a more joyful life. Isn’t that something we all want?