Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 1): TOP 3 rules of «dolce vita»

Ability to enjoy life: TOP 3 rules of «dolce vita»

What does getting to know any country start with? Perhaps with learning a foreign language? Or maybe with visiting museums? Or perhaps with tasting national dishes? It’s much simpler: it starts with the citizens themselves.

Italians are considered one of the happiest nations in the world. Their philosophy of life makes you think: isn’t it time for us to really stop in the hustle of gray weekdays? The art of happiness and love in Italian is not to hurry, to cherish every moment, to enjoy the everyday details, to pay attention to loved ones, to openly express emotions, and to truly feel this life.

As soon as you land and drive a couple of kilometers from the airport, you suddenly immerse yourself in an unfamiliar atmosphere: no one is in a hurry; someone is talking very emotionally on the phone; someone is gesturing, occasionally touching the interlocutor’s hand, as if checking if they are still here; all tables in cafes and restaurants are occupied, as the «aperitivo» should not wait; in bars, people are slowly sipping strong aromatic coffee, and ahead is an evening stroll along the coast and a glass of wine before bedtime – that’s the simplest recipe for “Dolce Vita” or the “sweet life.”

We’ll tell you how to find Italian «felicità» and learn to enjoy each day:

TOP 3 rules of «dolce vita»

1. Stop controlling everything!
   Living the Italian way is not a survival race; it’s a leisurely stroll along the coast with a glass of Prosecco 🥂. The ability to relax, take timely pauses, and derive pleasure from everyday details is the key to happiness, known as “dolce far niente” (the sweetness of doing nothing). In this case, Italians say: «Nulla è prevedibile ma tutto è affrontabile» – Nothing is predictable, but everything is manageable.

2. Look around!
   In the age of technology and gadgets, it’s  vital not to forget about the beauty of the real world: “La bellezza è la poesia del mondo” – Beauty is the poetry of the world. Italy is, above all, unparalleled architecture that leaves no one indifferent. The locals treat nature and beauty with great reverence, finding aesthetics in the things surrounding them.Every city in this country is unique. Only Rome, for example, can amaze and make every heart beat faster. Dozens of landmarks (Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, Vittoriano, Roman Forum, Castel Sant’Angelo, Trastevere, Ostia…), seen with your own eyes, cannot be compared to any photographs. Oh, this Eternal City!
3. Don’t be afraid to express emotions

“Signora, i limoniiiiiiiii!” (Madam, the lemons!) – sounds every morning at the markets in Italy. Italians are very passionate and expressive. They try not to hold back both positive and negative emotions and feelings. Loud and fast speech is complemented by active gestures that express thoughts better than any words. In addition to this, the inhabitants of this hot country are very tactile people, believing that hugs increase the level of happiness ❤️.

Three seemingly simple rules, but capable of completely changing life and its perception. Capable of teaching to feel every day, pause at the right time, and allow oneself to be true. Italy is full of contrasts that fill a tourist’s journey from the very first day.
Let’s go “from tourism to lifestyle.”