A high biodiversity in our vicinity is as important for life satisfaction as our income, scientists found. All across Europe, the individual enjoyment of life correlates with the number of surrounding bird species. An additional 10% of bird species therefore increases the Europeans' life satisfaction as much as a comparable increase in income. Nature conservation thus constitutes an investment in human well-being. (1)

Oh, we try so hard to be happy.

That we do not give any attention to the sad truth.

It takes nothing to be happy.

The only thing that really needs effort, is to be sad.

In a place with birds. In a place with songs.

In a cosmos full with pain and blood on grass.

There is nothing to do but smile.

And if you pay attention long enough, you will see the birds cry…